Regulation of the Use of Cannabis for Medical Purposes Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill sets that any activity involving cannabis for medical purposes, including cultivation, production, distribution, import and export, will require a license from the Director General of the Ministry of Health. Cultivation and production will be carried out under proper conditions, in accordance with Ministry of Health procedures and standards. Cannabis products will undergo laboratory testing according to criteria regarding pesticide residues, contaminants and heavy metals. Batches that do not meet the conditions will be destroyed. The first license will be granted for a period of up to one year, and license renewal will be for a period of three years.