Italian Lawmakers Are Debating Cannabis. Will They Legalize It?
Experts gathered in Rome last last month for an Italian parliament hearing on a proposal to legalize cannabis. The proposal, dubbed Cannabis Legale, is the brainchild of a committee that includes more than 200 senators and deputies.
So what are the chances of Italy legalizing any time soon?
The committee's proposal, unveiled a year ago, aims to regulate sales, possession, and consumption for both therapeutic and adult use. After obtaining prior authorization, Italians would be allowed to possess up to 15 grams of cannabis, carry five grams, and grow up to five plants. Non-commercial Cannabis Social Clubs would be allowed on a small scale: Each could have a maximum of 50 members and 250 plants. Commercial sales would be licensed, although the import and export would remain illegal.
The hearing was delayed for months due to the current election frenzy in Italy, with mayoral elections this month and a...
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