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.

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Rules & Regulations

CANNABIS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONVENE

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...

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

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...

CANNABIS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONVENE | OCR Hiring

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...

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

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...

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

(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,...

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

(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...

Cannabis Advisory Board Holds Meeting

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...

Cannabis Advisory Board to Meet

(U.S. Virgin Islands) โ€“ The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) announces that the Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations (VIOCR) will convene a non-voting meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 1:30 pm. Registration is required...

Cannabis Advisory Board Meeting Postponed

22 February 2023 โ€“ The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairsโ€™ (DLCA) Office of Cannabis Regulations (OCR) announces that the Board meeting that was to be held today, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 2:30 pm is postponed. A new date for the...

CANNABIS ADVISORY BOARD TO MEET

15 February 2023 โ€“ The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairsโ€™ (DLCA) Office of Cannabis Regulations (OCR) will convene a Virtual Cannabis Advisory Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 2:30 pm. Registration is required for the Zoom...

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

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.