Full Cannabis Legalization Not Yet Off The Table In Czech Republic, Some Lawmakers Want Only Home Grow
The governing coalition supports cannabis cultivation, but not establishing a regulated marijuana market, writes Echo24.
Lawmakers are trying to agree on cannabis legislation language, with the general consensus being the expansion of medical marijuana access. Does this mean that the full recreational cannabis legalization is off the table?
Not yet, writes Business of Cannabis’ Ben Stevens after talking with sources familiar with the matter. A bill that includes a full commercial market, drafted by previous National Drug Coordinator Jindřich Vobořil remains unchanged and is still “sitting outside the government’s office.” This indicates that the full legalization is still being considered, writes the outlet.
Vobořil recently made headlines when he resigned as the National Drug Coordinator in order to continue to serve on the project in an advisory role. He previously completed two separate versions of the measure. The legislation seeks to set up a cannabis market much like Canada’s and certain US states. It has yet to be reviewed internally and by the European Commission.
The bill seems to be stuck among lawmakers though it’s unclear what will happen next. …