{"id":63134,"date":"2023-12-25T17:54:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T17:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/?p=63134"},"modified":"2023-12-25T17:34:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-25T17:34:42","slug":"ghana-legalizes-cannabis-cultivation-for-medical-and-industrial-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/ghana-legalizes-cannabis-cultivation-for-medical-and-industrial-use","title":{"rendered":"Ghana legalizes cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial use"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Ghana’s Parliament has marked a historic milestone by legalizing cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial purposes, aligning with the global momentum embracing the multifaceted benefits of cannabis.<\/b><\/p>\n

This ground-breaking decision, made on December 14, 2023, grants the Interior Minister the authority to issue licenses, ushering in a transformative era in Ghana’s cannabis regulations.<\/p>\n

Ghana’s commitment to realizing cannabis’s potential was underscored by the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020 (Act 1019).<\/p>\n

This move aligns with a global wave of countries harnessing the potential of the cannabis industry, which was estimated to be worth 30 billion dollars in global GDP in January 2022.<\/p>\n

Licensing cover the entire spectrum of cannabis-related activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, import, and export.<\/p>\n

Critically, these licenses adhere to stringent THC content standards, limiting levels to 0.3% on a dry weight basis.<\/p>\n

Key sector expected to benefit significantly is the employment sector.<\/p>\n

As Ghana embarks on this transformative journey, the country stands at the forefront of cannabis industry development in Africa.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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