Members of Parliament in Nepal have introduced a new bill that would establish a formal medical cannabis sector and refine the existing hemp cultivation guidelines. Nepal has become well known around the world for its relaxed stance on cannabis, as the plant grows wild in many parts of the country.
The Cannabis Cultivation Act put forward by MP Sher Bahadur Tamang, has gained over 40 signatures from legislators. The Act contains a number of motions that would help hemp and cannabis cultivators in Nepal.
For example, cultivators would not require licenses for hemp that is to be used for food products and industrial purposes. This would include hemp seeds, oils, and drinks, among other products, as well as construction products. In addition, the sale and distribution of these products would not require a special license.
Currently, the cultivation and processing of the plant is technically illegal in Nepal. However, hemp plants grow wild in the country, and the Narcotic Drugs Control Act allows the use of these wild plants. Many in the country find the guidelines and laws confusing and a number of MPs recently called for the legalisation of cannabis cultivation, which many rely on to make a living.
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