New Chair appointed to the Jersey Cannabis Advisory Board

Friday 21 June 2024

A UK lawyer has been appointed as the new Chair of the Jersey Cannabis Advisory Board.

Sarah Clover is a barrister at Kings Chambers who specialises in the regulation of cannabis farming and production.

The Jersey Cannabis Advisory Board (JCAB) "has an active lobbying and ambassadorial role to promote authorised cannabis businesses in Jersey and ensure quality and standards", according to the organisation.

Caprica, Green Island Growers, Northern Leaf and Oasthouse Ventures – who all hold cannabis licences approved by the Government of Jersey – are members of JCAB.

Ms Clover said: “I am delighted to be joining JCAB as Chair at this exciting time for the Jersey cannabis sector.

"JCAB has already made important contributions to the regulation of medical cannabis in Jersey, and is set to continue to work closely with government departments to build on that early success."

She added: “JCAB is also very active in promoting Jersey as a world leading centre for the development of the cannabis sector, which will be an excellent and timely boost for the island’s economy.

"With effective coordination, cannabis businesses and the regulators can work side by side to ensure Jersey’s reputation as a centre of quality and high standards.

"Jersey has a number of advantages in this sector and the future is looking very bright indeed.”