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Jamaica
Possession of small amounts decriminalised in 2015 alongside a licensed medical, therapeutic and scientific industry regulated by the Cannabis Licensing Authority.
Adult-useDecriminalisedPossession of small amounts carries no criminal penalty, but supply remains illegal.
MedicalEstablishedA functioning prescription market with domestic or imported supply.
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The law in brief
Possession of small amounts decriminalised in 2015 alongside a licensed medical, therapeutic and scientific industry regulated by the Cannabis Licensing Authority. Rastafari sacramental use is protected.
Our classification for Jamaica: adult use decriminalised, medical cannabis established.
Adult-use: DecriminalisedPossession of small amounts carries no criminal penalty, but supply remains illegal.
Medical: EstablishedA functioning prescription market with domestic or imported supply.
Key dates and latest developments
First Jamaican Medical Cannabis Released In The UK By Cannim
Press releases
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