About Us

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), 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.

In regulating this new industry, the Authority is guided by fundamental beliefs that will at all times be reflected in the Regulations developed and the manner in which the Authority operates both in its granting of licences and in how the industry is monitored and Regulations enforced.

In regulating this new industry, the Authority is guided by fundamental beliefs that will at all times be reflected in the Regulations developed and the manner in which the Authority operates both in its granting of licences and in how the industry is monitored and Regulations enforced.

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.

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) was established under the amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act. Under the first Schedule of the Act, each Ministry of Government with direct links to the ganja industry is represented on the Board.

Gordon Yang

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Mike Yang

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Kelly Fitzer

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Mae Connelly

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