Highlight:
- Malta ready to legalize cannabis possession
- The law will come into force soon.
- A section of people protested.
People over the age of 18 are allowed to carry 7 grams of cannabis and grow four cannabis plants at home. Only 50 g of cannabis can be dried and stored from this plant. Strict action will be taken if any violation of the directive is noticed. The use of cannabis in public places other than for medical reasons is still illegal in the country. A fine of Rs 20,000 will be levied on those who smoke cannabis in public places. A fine of Rs 42,000 will be levied for smoking cannabis in the presence of children.
Abela had said in a parliamentary debate last month that the legislation was intended to eliminate the possibility of buying cannabis on the black market. Attempts are being made to address issues related to cannabis. This area needs to be regulated. He had said that legislation was being prepared for this.
Abela added that there will be no change in the attitude towards those who trade in cannabis. The decision is to tighten the stance on such people. The policy is to discourage cannabis users. However, those who use them are not considered criminals. He also said that drugs will continue to be illegal in the country.
A section has come out against the government’s announcement that cannabis can be grown at home for personal use. There is strong opposition from the Catholic Church and pro-government groups. They asked how a decision that is detrimental to society can be said to be a progressive decision. Despite strong opposition, the government has decided not to change its stance. The use of cannabis for medical purposes has been legalized in the European island nation of Malta since 2018.
Despite strong opposition and legal action, many countries allow the legal possession and use of cannabis. Colombia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Jamaica, Belgium, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Uruguay, Canada, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Bermuda, Austria, Barbados, Ecuador Cannabis can be stored and used legally in Paraguay, Peru, Slovenia and Spain. However, the quantity of cannabis to be possessed and used is dictated by the respective countries.
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