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Ganja friendly spaces in Jamaica can be challenging to find. The amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act has not made it any easier because many of the amendments are still not operational. This leads to several questions including where to or not to smoke. Some provisions are made for practitioners of Rastafari and persons with medical cards mostly visitors to the island, but even then detractors can make it difficult. The best solution to this is to find spaces that are either casual about smoking ganja or away from the general public as much as possible. 

Probably the most obvious ganja friendly place is your home or as we call it, ‘yuh yaad.’ Home is the most relaxed space to light up and the law allows for private, home consumption. As the owner, the possibilities are endless but if the home is rented or leased there might be some conflict. This is because many owners tend to contractually forbid the smoking of the plant for reasons that are generally linked to archaic stereotypes. However, if you are fortunate enough to rent or lease from a progressive owner, your stars are aligned and you are safe from violation of government or rental laws.

If an alternative is needed, other ganja friendly options like nature trails, hikes or big, open parks/gardens can be explored. If the area has little to no foot traffic, lighting up is usually not a problem. However, a general scan of the area is recommended before lighting up.  These spaces are beneficial because the smoke is less obvious and offensive to non-smokers. Another benefit is more oxygen is available to the body from the trees around and from the THC being activated in the ganja. Although this options might not be as safe as home and probably is a little more hassle the benefits tend to outweigh the challenges. 

For the on the go ganja lover, there are several spaces ganja friendly spaces around the country. These range from bed and breakfast or as they call themselves bud and breakfast to guest houses, cottages, and museums. Not only are they great to light up freely they are also a part of the budding hub the country strives to be and contributes to a growing culture and eco-tourism sector. Additionally, these spaces offer other amenities like tours and medicated meals to enhance the experience when you visit. For more information on these locations, a quick google search will provide the contact details. 

A night out with friends can be a ganja friendly experience as well. Several entertainment spots are casual about smoking ganja and patrons can light up without restrictions. These spaces usually curate a relaxed atmosphere and attract creatives like poets, artistes, and live musicians. They are often open-air spaces and provide an overall elevated feeling. Whether it is a jam session or full on party vibes, the most important thing about them is that they are ganja friendly.