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Ghana’s parliament has passed into law the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2023. The Ministry of Interior has been bestowed with the responsibility of issuing licenses for the cultivation of cannabis, opening up avenues for the utilization of this versatile plant in various beneficial applications
Ghana’s parliament has passed into law the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2023. The Ministry of Interior has been bestowed with the responsibility of issuing licenses for the cultivation of cannabis, opening up avenues for the utilization of this versatile plant in various beneficial applications. The Supreme Court declared section 43 of the law unconstitutional, thereby hindering the smooth passage of the legislation.
Section 43 of Act 1019 previously authorized the Minister, based on the Commission’s recommendation, to grant licenses for the cultivation of cannabis in Ghana. However, this provision has been eliminated due to its unconstitutional nature. On the 12th of July, 2023, Parliament took up the Narcotics Control Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which consists of a single clause that, once passed, will empower the Minister to grant licenses for cannabis cultivation within the country.
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By this, Ghana takes a significant step towards harnessing the potential benefits of cannabis cultivation. By allowing the controlled cultivation of cannabis with limited THC content, the government aims to tap into its industrial potential. It is expected to pave the way for the development of a well-regulated cannabis industry in Ghana.
