So it seems that they are going to have designated smoking areas. This makes St Kitts a place to consider for your next vacation! With the 25th Saint Kitts Music Festival taking place during the last week of June, now is the perfect time to go! New Saint Kitts Cannabis Law Permits Marijuana Smoking In Some Public Areas New Saint Kitts Cannabis Law Permits Marijuana Smoking In Some Public Areas During the session of the National Assembly this month, all members of Saint Kitts Parliament unanimously gave their approval to several bills on cannabis law in the country. The new legislation includes The Smoking (Designated Areas) Bill which aims to designate specific public places where smoking is allowed. The bill also prohibits smoking outside of these designated areas in public places, while also dealing with incidental matters. During his opening statement on the bill, Prime Minister Terrance Drew expressed, “It is not my place to pass judgment on individuals who choose to smoke or not, but it is crucial that we strive to establish an environment where both smokers and non-smokers can coexist peacefully.” Drew strongly believes that the most favorable approach for Saint Kitts and Nevis is to designate smoking areas. “It would not be desirable to have people smoking in public places where not everyone may want to participate, and that’s perfectly acceptable. However, we also don’t want to restrict people from expressing themselves,” Drew explained. “Therefore, if we can create an environment that allows everyone to coexist while upholding the law, I genuinely believe it is the best possible scenario.” Opposition Leader Mark Brantley expressed concerns that the bill could lead to individuals driving under the influence of marijuana. Cannabis-Friendly Festival The new cannabis law helped Saint Kitts make history and establish new benchmarks in the field of music festivals. The 25th Saint Kitts Music Festival is the first time in its history to be a cannabis-friendly music festival.(snipped) Granny