Jamaica Passes Landmark Marijuana Law On The 70th Birthday Of Bob Marley [1]

On Friday, the Jamaica Senate finally [2] passed a new marijuana law that will change the social landscape of the small Caribbean nation forever.

Historic [3] legislation that makes the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana a non-arrestable, but ticketable offense was passed after a five-hour debate in parliament.

Meanwhile, the small Caribbean nation celebrated what would have been the 70th birthday of a global icon. That global icon, Bob Marley, is easily recognizable by his long steely dreadlocks, bright smile, and, of course, music that has penetrated the four corners of the earth.

Of course, Bob Marley and Jamaica are widely known for their connections to marijuana. While Marley was a public advocate for the plant, Jamaica was not.