Our Guiding Principles

The Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Cannabis Authority endeavors to ensure the proper regulation of the medicinal cannabis industry and sacramental use of cannabis in Antigua and Barbuda, which is guided by the Cannabis Act, 2018 and Cannabis Regulations, 2019. The following principles guide the Authority in the granting of licenses, general enforcement and proper monitoring practices

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The Medicinal Cannabis Authority will ensure that the medicinal cannabis industry in Antigua and Barbuda develops and advances through consistent promotion and marketing against the backdrop of a sound regulated framework.

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The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has the power, duty, purpose, responsibility, and jurisdiction to regulate sacramental cannabis use which requires authorization as specified in the Cannabis Regulations, 2019.

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The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has the power, duty, purpose, responsibility, and jurisdiction to regulate medicinal cannabis business activity and usage which requires authorization as specified in the Cannabis Regulations, 2019.

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The Medicinal Cannabis Authority will consider public protection paramount and hold the same as the highest priority in the exercise of its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions.

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The Medicinal Cannabis Authority will seek to protect the rights of underrepresented individuals and groups possessing traditional knowledge in the development of the medicinal cannabis industry in Antigua and Barbuda.

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The Medicinal Cannabis Authority will operate in a fair and transparent manner through public consultations from time to time and communication with the media and other key authorities as necessary.

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Core Values

  1. Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency in all our endeavors.

  2. Inclusivity: Fostering an environment that embraces diversity, collaboration, and equal opportunity.

  3. Innovation: Encouraging and supporting innovative practices that drive the growth and sustainability of the medicinal cannabis industry.

  4. Responsibility: Ensuring the responsible use and development of medicinal cannabis for the benefit of individuals and society.

Overview

EThe Medicinal Cannabis Authority (the “MCA” or “Authority”) of Antigua and Barbuda was established in 2019 pursuant to the Antigua and Barbuda Cannabis Act 2018 and Cannabis Regulations 2019 and has its headquarters at Suite #21 at Jasmines Court, St. John’s Antigua.

The Authority is a statutory body created for the purpose of regulating and issuing licenses for the cultivation, manufacture, processing, extraction, import, export, testing, research, distribution, and sale of medicinal cannabis goods.

The Authority monitors all financial and other related transactions within the medicinal cannabis industry, and also has oversight of the issuance of licences for sacramental cannabis use.

Stakeholder Collaboration

We understand the importance of collaboration in building a successful industry. The MCA actively engages with stakeholders, including businesses, healthcare professionals, educators, and the public, to create a comprehensive and inclusive framework that addresses the diverse needs of our community.

Our Mandate

MCA regulates licenses for diverse medicinal cannabis operations

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Regulate medicinal cannabis business and the sacramental use of cannabis for religious use within Antigua and Barbuda, and in so doing to consider the protection of the public to be the highest priority;
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Consider the protection of the public paramount in the exercise of all licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary powers;
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Ensure that the public receives the highest quality medicinal cannabis products for therapeutic use by establishing and enforcing standards for medicinal cannabis products
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Create Rules and recommend further Regulations as may be necessary to implement, administer and enforce its duties under the Cannabis Act, 2018;
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Collect requisite fees as outlined by the Cannabis Regulations, 2019 in connection with licensing activities and in so doing create revenue opportunity for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
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