Medical Marijuana is Legal in Peru
LIMA, Peru – Medical marijuana is legal in Peru. The president of Peru Pedro Pablo Kuczynski signed a bill on Nov.16 that legalized medical marijuana. The bill was approved by congress several weeks ago and will permit cannabis oil and other derivatives for cancer, epilepsy and Parkinson’s treatments.
The Peruvian president was happy to sign the bill, adding that Peru was joining modern civilization and is leaving the stigma of cannabis behind. The Peruvian government is now tasked with establishing regulations throughout the country and the Ministry of Public Health will be responsible for keeping records of prescribed patients. They will also maintain records of commercial retailers and transporters of medical cannabis.
Organizations that have been advocating for decriminalizing marijuana in Peru began in part with parents of children suffering with diseases like epilepsy or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. The new law is a relief to for many, however, advocates want more expansion on the law.
