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Cannabis Licensing Authority
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) aims to establish and regulate Jamaica’s legal ganja and hemp industry.
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UPDATES
Our Opening Hours
Our opening hours for office visits are Mondays to Thursdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and Fridays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Click on the link below for further details.
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Statistics
As at December 31, 2024, 166 licences have been issued, 18 applications at the licence granted stage; 36 applications at the conditional approval stage.
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Compliance
FENCING/PERIMETER/GATES/PARKING
DOORS
WINDOWS/GLAZED PANELS
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Laws & Regulations
The laws and gazetted regulations can be found here or under the Resources tab
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LICENSING STATISTICS
AT DECEMBER 31, 2024
LICENCES ISSUED
0
AT LICENCE GRANTING STAGE
0
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL STAGE
0
VIEW STATISTICS
MISSION STATEMENT
The CLA will effectively regulate the legal handling of ganja and hemp, and issue licences, permits and authorizations to enable the development of a sustainable Medical Cannabis Industry in Jamaica.
VISION STATEMENT
To have a medical, therapeutic and scientific cannabis industry that creates equal opportunities, enables people’s health and wellness with safe and diverse products, fosters investor confidence and strengthens the Jamaican economy through an effective regulatory framework.
About Us
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, was established in 2015 under the Dangerous Drug Amendment Act, (DDA) with a specific role to establish and regulate Jamaica’s legal ganja and hemp industry.
Our Mandate
To create regulations to guide the development of an orderly legal ganja and hemp industry in Jamaica, for the use of the plant and its by-products for medical, therapeutic and scientific purposes.
To ensure that regulations created and activities within the industry are in keeping with Jamaica’s international obligations
To issue licences, permits and authorisation for the handling of hemp and ganja.
The Authority operates a Licensing and Applications Division as well as an Enforcement and Monitoring Division. Working together, these Divisions will ensure that applications are appropriately reviewed and licenses issued to qualified applicants, and that licensees are held accountable in accordance with the terms and conditions of their license.
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LINKS
Private Security Regulations Authority
Bureau of Standards
Ministry of Health
National Council on Drug Abuse
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
Export Acadeamy
FORMS
Application for Licence Form 1A
Supplemental Information for Licence Application [Form 1B]
Application for Occupational Licences (Group) [Form 2A]
Declaration of Ownership / Change in Directors [Form 2B]
Consent by Property Owner to Utilise Property for Cannabis [Form 3]
CONTACT Us
4th Floor, Pan Jam Building,
60 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I.
[email protected]
876-676-6947
876-562-0591
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Cannabis Licensing Authority
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) aims to establish and regulate Jamaica’s legal ganja and hemp industry.
Find Out More
UPDATES
Our Opening Hours
Our opening hours for office visits are Mondays to Thursdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and Fridays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Click on the link below for further details.
more
Statistics
As at December 31, 2024, 166 licences have been issued, 18 applications at the licence granted stage; 36 applications at the conditional approval stage.
more
Compliance
FENCING/PERIMETER/GATES/PARKING
DOORS
WINDOWS/GLAZED PANELS
more
Laws & Regulations
The laws and gazetted regulations can be found here or under the Resources tab
more
LICENSING STATISTICS
AT DECEMBER 31, 2024
LICENCES ISSUED
0
AT LICENCE GRANTING STAGE
0
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL STAGE
0
VIEW STATISTICS
MISSION STATEMENT
The CLA will effectively regulate the legal handling of ganja and hemp, and issue licences, permits and authorizations to enable the development of a sustainable Medical Cannabis Industry in Jamaica.
VISION STATEMENT
To have a medical, therapeutic and scientific cannabis industry that creates equal opportunities, enables people’s health and wellness with safe and diverse products, fosters investor confidence and strengthens the Jamaican economy through an effective regulatory framework.
About Us
The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, was established in 2015 under the Dangerous Drug Amendment Act, (DDA) with a specific role to establish and regulate Jamaica’s legal ganja and hemp industry.
Our Mandate
To create regulations to guide the development of an orderly legal ganja and hemp industry in Jamaica, for the use of the plant and its by-products for medical, therapeutic and scientific purposes.
To ensure that regulations created and activities within the industry are in keeping with Jamaica’s international obligations
To issue licences, permits and authorisation for the handling of hemp and ganja.
The Authority operates a Licensing and Applications Division as well as an Enforcement and Monitoring Division. Working together, these Divisions will ensure that applications are appropriately reviewed and licenses issued to qualified applicants, and that licensees are held accountable in accordance with the terms and conditions of their license.
MORE
LINKS
Private Security Regulations Authority
Bureau of Standards
Ministry of Health
National Council on Drug Abuse
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
Export Acadeamy
FORMS
Application for Licence Form 1A
Supplemental Information for Licence Application [Form 1B]
Application for Occupational Licences (Group) [Form 2A]
Declaration of Ownership / Change in Directors [Form 2B]
Consent by Property Owner to Utilise Property for Cannabis [Form 3]
CONTACT Us
4th Floor, Pan Jam Building,
60 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I.
[email protected]
876-676-6947
876-562-0591
Social Media
Facebook-f
Youtube
Scroll to Top