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Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

The introduction of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill made its debut into the public sphere and was tabled in Parliament on 4 September 2020. However, the Bill in its current form is incredibly narrow in its scope and notably fails to address any commercial aspects and opportunities of cannabis. Dispute Resolution Senior Associate Andrew MacPherson joins Channel Africa to discuss this.

11 Sep 2020 07:10 Minutes Podcast
Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

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Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

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The introduction of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill made its debut into the public sphere and was tabled in Parliament on 4 September 2020. However, the Bill in its current form is incredibly narrow in its scope and notably fails to address any commercial aspects and opportunities of cannabis. Dispute Resolution Senior Associate Andrew MacPherson joins Channel Africa to discuss this.

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