Jamaica pressing ahead with ganja legislation
KINGSTON – Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton, says he expects to receive final recommendations to guide the development of the regulations for the ganja industry by the end of September.
Development of the regulations represents the first steps towards establishing a successful and globally competitive medical marijuana industry in Jamaica.
The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015, which became effective on April 15, provides for the creation of a Cannabis Licensing Authority, to develop the regulatory framework for industrial hemp as well as ganja (marijuana) for medical, therapeutic and scientific purposes.
It is also responsible for the issuing of licenses, permits and authorisations in keeping with said regulations.
Speaking at a press briefing held at his New Kingston offices Thursday, Minister Hylton said while work on the regulations had recently started, the process was being guided by some general principles.
“First, is that the policy, governance and...
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