The Parliament of Catalonia just approvedby a118 to 9 vote a new law that (Ley de asociaciones de consumidoras de cannabis) that establishes legal standards forcannabis clubs. Up until now, cannabis clubs in Cataloniawere protected solely by municipal regulations and they have to a large extent been operating in legal limbo. This new law gives greater legalcertainty to Catalonian cannabis clubs.
The law could still face legal challenges by Spains central government in Madrid or in front of Spains Constitutional Court, but for now it is the law of the land forCatalonia (which consists of four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. The law is intended toregulate recreational and therapeutic uses of cannabis as a way to improve public health standards, while also curtailing the illegal market and cannabis tourism. Here are some of the new laws key points:
- The law will regulate the consumption, cultivation, and transportation of cannabis.
- The cannabis clubs must be self-sustaining non-profit associations.
- The law will impose requirements on how, who, and by what means cannabis can be delivered to a cannabis association.
- To combat cannabis tourism, members of cannabis clubs must wait 15 days after joining an association to obtain cannabis.
- The law will establish limits on advertising.
- Cannabisclubs may not sell alcohol, cannabis-infused food, or any other drug.
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