There are fees associated with each category type, as well as a non-refundable application processing fee and a security bond payable per licence applied for.
The fees, which are all quoted in United States Dollars but are also payable in Jamaican Dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange based on the Bank of Jamaica's weighted average.
| Type of Fee | Type of Licence | Annual Licence Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Application Processing Fees
(Non-Refundable; Payable after application is reviewed for completeness) |
Individual | US$300 (Fee per application) | |
| Company, Business or Cooperative | US$500 (Fee per application) | ||
|
Licence Fees
(Non-Refundable; Payable when Licence is Approved) |
Cultivator's Licence | Tier 1 | US$2,000 |
| Tier 2 | US$2,500 per acre | ||
| Tier 3 | US$3,000 per acre | ||
| Processing Licence | Tier 1 | US$3,500 | |
| Tier 2 | US$10,000 | ||
| Transport Licence | - | US$10,000 for the first vehicle and US$1,000 for each additional vehicle | |
| Retail Licence | Herb House | US$2,500 | |
| Therapeutic | US$2,500 | ||
| Research and Development Licence | Experimental | US$5,000 | |
| Analytical Services | US$5,000 | ||
|
Security Bond (Refundable)
(Payable when Licence is Approved) |
Cultivator's Licence | Tier 1 | US$1,000 |
| Tier 2 and 3 | US$2,000 per acre | ||
| Processing Licence | - | US$3,000 | |
| Research and Development Licence | - | US$3,000 | |