Chile president: Marijuana no longer on 'hard drug' list
The document hasn't been published officially but a copy was obtained by the Associated Press last week, the Washington Post reported. The new decree also permits the sale of medicines derived from cannabis at pharmacies.
Chile is joining the likes of Latin American countries, such as Uruguay, Colombia, and Puerto Rico, relieving restrictions on marijuana for medical or personal use, the Washington Post further reported. Planting, selling, and moving the drug is still illegal in Chile and has a punishable offense which could result in 5-10 years of imprisonment. However, Congress is expected to discuss extensive changes to the nation's drug law.
In October 2014, a Chilean municipality started planting Chile's first ever legal medical marijuana as part of a pilot program approved by the government, the news outlet added. The program targets helping cancer patients suffering from pain.
Chile's move to decriminalize cannabis was first announced in July. According to ...
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