The Virgin Islands Department of
Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Office of Cannabis Regulation
The Office of Cannabis Regulation (OCR) oversees and regulates the cannabis industry in the Virgin Islands, including medical, sacramental, and adult-use cannabis, as well as intoxicating hemp and artificially derived cannabinoid products. The OCR ensures licensing, compliance, testing, and enforcement standards are upheld to protect public health and safety.
Welcome to the Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation!
The mission of the Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation (OCR) is to allow for the use of cannabis in a regulated system safe for adult and sacramental users and for qualified patients in alleviating symptoms caused by debilitating conditions and their respective treatments.
We envision a future dedicated to protecting and ensuring consumer access 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. Practitioners, Medical Patients, Caregivers, Sacramental Organizations, Sacramental Users, and Cannabis Agents can all register and apply on The Registry page.
Applications for Cannabis Licenses and Permits can be found in the Applications & Forms drop-down menu at to the top.
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Address
Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Property & Procurement Building
8201 Subbase, Suite 1
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Office Hours
Mon – Fri : 8am - 4pm
Sat & Sun : Closed
Excluding federal and local holidays
Contact Us
(340) 714-9755
info.ocr@ocr.vi.gov
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.