{"id":83961,"date":"2023-07-14T15:23:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T15:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/07\/14\/ghana-legalizes-cannabis-face-of-malawi\/"},"modified":"2023-07-14T15:23:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T15:23:41","slug":"ghana-legalizes-cannabis-face-of-malawi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/07\/14\/ghana-legalizes-cannabis-face-of-malawi\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Legalizes Cannabis &#8211; Face of Malawi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ghana\u2019s parliament has passed a law legalizing the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and health purposes.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that this is going to be a move that will help the West African nation grab a share of the multi-billion dollar global industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill was approved after its third reading, Speaker Alban Bagbin said during proceedings July 12.<\/p>\n<p>The passage opens the door for companies to obtain licenses to grow the plant that has no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol on a dry-weight basis, according to the provisions. Industrial-level cultivation can be for fiber, seed or medical use, it said.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone achievement comes after the Supreme Court intervened and declared section 43 of the law as unconstitutional, thereby hindering the smooth passage of the legislation.<\/p>\n<p>This legislative milestone is expected to pave the way for the development of a well-regulated cannabis industry in Ghana, ensuring that its cultivation and usage adhere to strict guidelines and quality standards.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Only registered framers are allowed to cultivate the hemp variety for industrial purposes not for other reasons.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghana\u2019s parliament has passed a law legalizing the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and health purposes. 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