Marijuana Pressure From Outside, Within
Tony Rebel reflects on effect before exemption
There was mirth at the launch of Rebel Salute 2016, held earlier this month at the Marriott Courtyard, New Kingston, when Justice Minister Mark Golding handed over a letter of marijuana exemption for the festival's next staging to Tony Rebel.
"What has been going on informally can now go on legitimately," Golding said to Rebel, to laughter from the persons who filled the room.
The exemption has been granted under the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act, 2015. A Ministry of Justice fact sheet on the amended act states: "Persons who are adherents of the Rastafarian faith, or Rastafarian organisations, may apply for an event promoted or sponsored by them to be declared an exempt event. In order to apply, the event must be primarily for the purpose of the celebration or observance of the Rastafarian faith.
"Where an event is declared exempt, persons who...
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