No Decision Yet On Ganja Import
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has moved to clarify claims that the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has sought permission from the Government to import some 100 ganja seeds for a pilot project.
Responding to a story published in The Gleaner last Friday, the CLA noted that the importation of ganja remains illegal.
"The authority is working tirelessly to have regulations in place in the coming months, but until such time, no one can legally import ganja, in any form, into the country as it remains illegal. The CLA wants to make this very clear to the public. Importing or exporting ganja is an illegal activity in Jamaica," said CLA chairman Dr Andre Gordon.
"Furthermore, the amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA), which was promulgated earlier this year, established the CLA as the authority to issue 'such licences, permits and authorisations, as may be appropriate, for the handling of hemp and...
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