This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Closed petition Legalise cannabis for medical & recreational use.
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Legislation and Regulation: Introduce comprehensive legislation that outlines the legal framework for the production, distribution, and consumption of cannabis. Establish clear regulations to govern the industry, covering aspects such as licensing, quality control, and retail operations.
From an economic perspective, legalization presents an opportunity for governments to generate substantial revenue. By regulating and taxing the cannabis industry.
Socially, cannabis legalization can contribute to criminal justice reform. The historical approach of prohibition has led to numerous arrests and incarcerations for non-violent cannabis offenses.
Enviromentally, Regulated cultivation can reduce the environmental impact associated with illegal or unregulated cannabis production.
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