Regulated aspects of Dangerous Drugs Act will take time - says Bunting

Although the amended Dangerous Drugs Act is expected to be  signed into law shortly it will take longer for some of  the measures under the Bill to become a reality.

On Tuesday, Members of  Parliament approved the Bill to reform Jamaica's ganja laws two weeks after it was given the go ahead in the Senate.

 National Security Minister, Peter Bunting, says aspects of  the Bill such as the regulatory framework for the Cannabis Licensing Authority will take some time to be established.

“Some measures can come into play quickly, the decimalization of small quantities and other elements -  but the regulated aspects will take a few months before they can be effective.  One thing I do know, the mandate from all the ministers involved in appointing members to the Cannabis Licensing Authority is that they move as quickly and as prudently as possible,” he said.