The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has inaugurated its Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programmes, a significant step aimed at improving access and fostering inclusion for traditional ganja cultivators in Jamaica’s medical cannabis sector. This programme is intended to provide legitimate pathways for traditional growers to participate in the evolving legal medical cannabis landscape, thereby supporting both community empowerment and the regulated expansion of medical cannabis in Jamaica.
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