South African National Assembly Adopts Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

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The National Assembly has finally adopted the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, which decriminalizes the private use of cannabis. Adults will be allowed to use cannabis only in their homes, while buying and selling it remains illegal.

The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill , which has been gathering dust since 2018, was adopted by the National Assembly on Tuesday. The bill decriminalizes the private use of cannabis and allows adults to use it only in their homes.

Buying and selling cannabis remains illegal.

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