Jersey Tourism Board is touting the idea of legalising cannabis to attract more visitors – claiming it would be “short sighted” not to consider the unexpected method. In an unorthodox move Keith Beecham, CEO of the Tourism Board, has called for a consultation on the plans, citing the successful nature of Colorado and Canada who have adopted similar guidelines for visitors. As well as bringing more footfall to the Channel Island, giving the green light to relaxed drug rules could see an increase in revenue through cannabis taxes. As reported by The Sun, Mr Beecham said of the idea: "Places such as Colorado and Canada have liberalised their laws and it seems that it is bringing money into their jurisdictions through taxation, and that is to be applauded.
"I think we are a long way off in Jersey from doing anything like that and we have a lot of ethical and legal questions that need to be answered.
"I would suggest carrying out a consultation and review and see where we end up before we find an appropriate way forward.
"But I think it would be short-sighted not to look into it."
He added: “I am not advocating it as a lifestyle but for people who have cannabis as part of their lifestyle - such as those in Colorado and California - they can enjoy
