Government reviewing framework for religious use of cannabis

Government reviewing framework for religious use of cannabis

The Government is intensifying consultations on Jamaica’s framework for the religious use of cannabis, commonly referred to in legislation as the sacramental cannabis framework.The consultations are aimed at strengthening governance, safeguarding legitimate religious rights and preserving the integrity of the country’s regulated cannabis industry.

Jamaica – Rights Of Rastafarians In The Use Of Ganja Is Under Review

The Jamaican Government has launched a comprehensive review of the country’s sacramental cannabis framework, a move aimed at strengthening the legal protections afforded to members of the Rastafarian community while ensuring the religious use of ganja remains clearly distinguished from the regulated commercial cannabis industry. The review began with a high-level ministerial consultation led by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, Culture Minister Oli…