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Local company offered first medicinal cannabis licence for export 

GlowLab Organics granted the licence

An Isle of Man-based company has been given permission to grow medicinal cannabis. 

GrowLab Organics (GLO) is the first business that's been offered a conditional medicinal cannabis licence for export on the Island. 

It was granted by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.

In a statement, Enterprise Minister, Tim Crookall says this move represents the dawn of a new economic sector which will drive economic diversification and stimulate job and training opportunities for Manx workers.

He added he is optimistic that this will play a key part in the Island's economic future. 

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