The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, which was passed by the National Assembly in November 2023, now sits in the National Council of Provinces. The bill establishes a new legal framework for adult private use of cannabis and addresses issues related to children and cannabis in accordance with Constitutional Court judgments.
It underwent a public comment period from November 2023 to January 2024, resulting in numerous responses from stakeholders seeking clarity on the status quo of cannabis use in South Africa
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
Cannabis South Africa Bill Legalization Private Use Constitutional Court
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