\”Puerto Rico has a well-established medical cannabis program but has not yet legalized recreational use. In 2015, then-Governor Alejandro GarcÃa Padilla signed an executive order legalizing medical cannabis, which was later codified into law by the Puerto Rican legislature. Patients with qualifying conditions, such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and cancer, can access cannabis from licensed dispensaries. The program allows for the sale of cannabis in various forms, including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals, although smoking cannabis remains prohibited.
Puerto Rico\’s medical cannabis industry has grown rapidly, with hundreds of dispensaries operating across the island. Despite the success of the medical program, there have been no serious efforts to legalize recreational cannabis. However, public opinion is shifting, and there is growing support for broader cannabis reform. Advocates continue to push for the legalization of adult-use cannabis, citing potential economic benefits and the need for criminal justice reform. As Puerto Rico continues to recover from natural disasters and economic challenges, many believe that the cannabis industry could play a key role in the island’s future economic development.\”
Puerto Rico
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Puerto Rico (geographical name)island W. Indies of Hispaniola; a self-governing commonwealth in union with the United States ✽ San Juan 3435 (8931 ), 3,808,610 - E area square miles square kilometers pop
The Island of Enchantment, Borinquen, La Isla del Encanto