The Government of Grenada has established a Commission on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation.

The establishment of the commission is in keeping with the policy of the Grenadian Government to legalise cannabis within a legal and regulatory framework, develop the cannabis industry, and maximise the potential of hemp and its by-products.

The commission is mandated to among other things hold broad-based consultations and engage in public awareness on the policy decision to legalise cannabis within a legal and regulatory framework.

The commission is mandated to prepare a final report with advice on the design of a new legislative and regulatory framework to legalize cannabis within a legal and regulatory framework for its production and sale.

Former senator Rolanda McQueen has been appointed as the chairman of the commission which comprises members with expertise in law, medicine, religion, business, and youth development, plus service providers in non-government organizations.

The minister and permanent secretary in the Ministry for Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and Co-operatives are ex-officio members of the commission.

The commission held its first meeting last week and is expected to complete its assignment over a period of fourteen months.