The Ghanaian Ministry of Interior is now authorized to issue licenses for the cultivation of cannabis following the passing of the Narcotics Control Commission (Amendment) Bill by the Parliament. This legislation enables the utilization of cannabis for various beneficial applications, including medicinal and industrial purposes.
The development comes after the Supreme Court of Ghana deemed section 43 of Act 1019 unconstitutional, which had previously stipulated that the Minister, upon the recommendation of the Commission, may grant licenses for the cultivation of cannabis with THC content not exceeding 0.3% for industrial purposes, such as obtaining fiber or seed for medicinal use.
The single-clause Narcotics Control Commission (Amendment) Bill empowers the Minister to grant licenses for the cultivation of cannabis with less than 0.3% THC content on a dry weight basis for industrial purposes, including obtaining fiber or seed, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Actor John Dumelo expressed his excitement regarding the passage of the bill, stating that as a farmer, he looks forward to adding cannabis cultivation to his portfolio for medicinal and industrial purposes. He sees this as a significant moment in Ghana’s history.
The bill’s approval signifies a shift towards harnessing the potential benefits of cannabis in Ghana while maintaining regulatory oversight.
