Government passes ganja legislation for Rastafarians, conditions apply
Clauses in the Act include how Rastas will be allowed to cultivate the plant and use it at religious events
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Government has officially passed legislation to allow the local Rastafarian community to use cannabis, however, those seeking to take advantage of the new Act will have to satisfy a number of provisions first. The Sacramental Cannabis Act 2019 was approved during a sitting in the House of Parliament with 15 clauses outlining how Rastas are to gain access to, use and handle the plant. The AG told the House the aim was to keep the Bill as simple as possible, recognizing that too many restrictions would be to the detriment of those in the faith but at the same time give these one certain freedoms. (See also: Legalise it all, Lashley says of ganja | Rastafarians vent concerns about Sacramental Cannabis Bill | Rasta body blanks ‘wrong’ ganja bills)
