The Citizen reported this week that those who want to grow cannabis for medicinal purposes will be able to do so by the end of the week.
“The MCC is meeting next week to approve these [regulations and application forms] and once they have approved them they are for use by the public,” health director general Precious Matsoso said.
“In terms of the growing process, the Agricultural Research Council has been applying, but now it’s a process that requires partnership between, among others, the department of agriculture, the department of science and technology and the department of trade and industry,” she said.
“I’m hoping that for this purpose there will be an inter-ministerial committee. It’s something that’s so significant it requires that kind of response.”
What do these regulations allow in terms of growing cannabis?
Hygiene will also be a “cornerstone” of growing the plant and manufacturing related products.
Who will have access to weed for medicinal purposes?
People suffering from severe and chronic pain related to multiple sclerosis, cancer and HIV/AIDS.
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