\”Guam is one of the U.S. territories that has embraced cannabis reform, both for medical and recreational use. In 2014, Guam voters approved the Joaquin \”KC\” Concepcion II Compassionate Cannabis Use Act, which legalized medical cannabis for patients with qualifying conditions. The medical program allows patients to access cannabis from licensed dispensaries or grow their own plants for personal use. In 2019, Guam took a significant step forward by legalizing recreational cannabis under the Guam Cannabis Industry Act, which permits adults over the age of 21 to possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis and cultivate up to six plants.
The territory is still in the process of establishing a regulated market for recreational cannabis, with sales expected to begin in the coming years. Guam has also implemented policies aimed at social equity, ensuring that local residents and small businesses have access to opportunities in the legal cannabis industry. As Guam moves toward full implementation of its recreational cannabis market, it is positioning itself as a leader in cannabis reform in the Pacific, with a strong emphasis on public health and safety.\”
Guam
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Guam (geographical name)island Pacific in Marianas; unincorporated United States territory ✽ Hagåtña 209 (541 ), 154,805 - W S area square miles square kilometers pop
Territory of Guam, Island of Warriors, Land Where America's Day Begins
