The Virgin Islands Department of
Licensing & Consumer Affairs

Office of Cannabis Regulations

The development, enforcement, and regulation of the emerging Cannabis industry, is an important discussion here in the Virgin Islands. As we build out this website, more information will become available. Please subscribe to our newsletter to remain up to date!

Welcome to the Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations!

The mission of the Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations (OCR) is to allow for the beneficial use of cannabis in a regulated system safe for adult and sacramental users and for patients in alleviating symptoms caused by debilitating medical conditions and their medical treatments.

We envision a future dedicated to protecting and ensuring consumer accessย and products that are safe, quality tested, and accurately labeled.

The OCR began operations on January 3, 2022, with Adult-Use Legislation signed into law on January 18, 2023. Cannabis programs are forthcoming.

Please subscribe to our newsletter below to receive information on the industry!

Subscribe to newsletter

Rules & Regulations

The Registry

Expungement Resources

Latest Updates

Cannabis Advisory Board to Convene

by | December 13, 2024 | Cannabis Advisory Board, Press Releases, Public Meetings, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

There will be a regular Cannabis Advisory Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2pm AST. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The public is invited to attend virtually.ย  ย  The link to join the meeting is: https://bit.ly/CABMeetingDec2024ย 
Read More

Public Information Session

by | December 12, 2024 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

[U.S. Virgin Islands] As a prelude to the issuing of cannabis business licenses in 2025, the Office of Cannabis Regulation (OCR) invites any interested members of the public to the first in a series of informational sessions to be held virtually on Monday, December...
Read More

Dispelling Misinformation – Cannabis Business Applications

by | November 19, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Office of Cannabis Regulation would like to clarify that dates being circulated by outside sources as application deadlines are inaccurate. Any information regarding updates, deadlines, and applications will be posted on the OCR website (ocr.vi.gov) or on our...
Read More

CANNABIS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONVENE

by | February 12, 2024 | Cannabis Advisory Board, Press Releases, Public Meetings | 0 Comments

Cannabis Advisory Board Meeting Announcement Image (U.S. Virgin Islands) โ€“ The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) announces that the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (VICAB) will convene a...
Read More

OCR TO BEGIN REGISTERING PRACTITIONERS AND SACRAMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS | INTRODUCES FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES

by | January 17, 2024 | Patients, Practitioners, Press Releases, Public Meetings, Sacramental Users of Cannabis | 0 Comments

The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations (OCR) announces that โ€œThe Registryโ€ is now open and available on the OCR website (ocr.vi.gov). Hosted by Tyler Technologiesโ€™ Complia software, โ€œThe Registryโ€ will support the licensing and registration of...
Read More

CANNABIS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONVENE | OCR Hiring

by | December 7, 2023 | Cannabis Advisory Board, Press Releases, Public Meetings | 0 Comments

OCR Hiring Flyer (U.S. Virgin Islands) โ€“ The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) announces that the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (VICAB) will convene a member meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 10:00 am. The agenda for...
Read More

THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY HOSTS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM WEBINAR

by | September 19, 2023 | Press Releases, Training | 0 Comments

https://vimeo.com/866077938 Video of Webinar Presentation (U.S. Virgin Islands) โ€“ The Virgin Islands Office of the Governor announces that the Cannabis Educational Grant through Oaksterdam University is now open. This special program is for USVI residents to enroll in...
Read More

THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES THE START OF INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS

by | September 15, 2023 | Businesses, Press Releases, Training | 0 Comments

(US Virgin Islands) - The Office of the Governor has approved a special program for USVI residents to enroll in Oaksterdam Cannabis Business Programs at a deep discount, supplemented by the funds allocated in Act 8679. Join a special webinar on Monday, September 18th,...
Read More

VIRGIN ISLANDS CANNABIS ADVISORY BOARD RELEASES DRAFT COPY OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

by | September 8, 2023 | Press Releases, Rules & Regulations | 0 Comments

(U.S. Virgin Islands) โ€“ The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) announces that the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (VICAB) will release a DRAFT of Rules and Regulations for the Cannabis industry today, September 8, 2023, at 5:00...
Read More

Cannabis Advisory Board Holds Meeting

by | August 15, 2023 | Press Releases, Public Meetings | 0 Comments

Also Announces the Reposting of Office Assistant Position (U.S. Virgin Islands) โ€“ The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) announces that the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (VICAB) convened a non-voting virtual board meeting on...
Read More

Address

Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Property & Procurement Building
8201 Subbase, Suite 1
St. Thomas, VI 00802

Office Hours

Mon โ€“ Fri : 8am - 4pm
Sat & Sun : Closed
Excluding federal and local holidays

Contact Us

(340) 714-9755
info.ocr@ocr.vi.gov

Popular Resources

Governing Rules & Regulations
Practitioners
Sacramental Organizations
General Cannabis Information
Expungement Resources
Card Verification Portal
Contact Us

The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations develops and supports the cannabis industry of the Virgin Islands to allow for the beneficial use of cannabis in a regulated system.

Follow Us