Drug code sows cannabis confusion
Plant remains a tightly controlled substance despite legal amendments
The decriminalisation of cannabis has reached another milestone as neither it nor hemp appear on the newly implemented Narcotics Code. However this has led some people to mistakenly assume they can now grow cannabis at home legally.
According to police and narcotics suppression officials, cannabis remains illegal despite the regulatory changes, and those who cultivate and possess the plant without permission will still face legal action.
This has sown confusion among the public and…
