Ganja Exemption Key To Rootz Fest - Cannabis Cup A Collaboration With High Times

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WESTERN BUREAU:

During the Negril launch of Rastafari Rootz Fest at Swept Away resort on Wednesday night, the organisers clarified what they say are misconceptions by the general public that the festival's main focus is the High Times Magazine's Cannabis Cup competition.

Rootz Fest co-organiser Eddie Wray said the Cannabis Cup could be held in Jamaica only because High Times had sought a collaboration to stage it during the festival, which runs from November 12-15 at Long Bay Beach Park, Negril.

Rastafari Rootz Fest has been declared an 'exempt event' and granted a permit because it is being staged by Rasta In Inity, a Rastafari organisation. Under Section Eight of the Dangerous Drugs Amendment Act 2015, the Minister of Justice may declare an event exempt from prosecution (for ganja) if he is satisfied that it is promoted or sponsored by a person of group of persons who are adherents of the Rastafarian faith...

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