Government to open up and regulate use of hemp and cannabis products
The move will provide opportunities for small-scale farmers and put industry in line with global trends
13 February 2020 - 22:27
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that the government will in 2020 open up and regulate the commercial use of hemp products, providing opportunities for small-scale farmers; and formulate policy on the use of cannabis products for medicinal purposes.
Ramaphosa said in his state of the nation address that this will put the industry in line with global trends...
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