Regulation of the Cannabis Market for Personal Consumption Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק אסדרת שוק הקנאביס לצריכה עצמית
TL;DRA proposal to regulate the market for cannabis for personal consumption: regulating cultivation, import, processing and sale through permits and licenses.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill aims to regulate the cultivation, import, processing, marketing and consumption of cannabis for personal use in Israel. The bill sets a system of permits and licenses for growers, importers, factories and packing houses, under the supervision of an agricultural administration and a health administration. A person aged 21 and over is permitted to possess cannabis in a limited amount (up to 50 grams or two plants), with purchases in dedicated stores only. It is prohibited to use cannabis in public areas or under age 21, and advertising is restricted. Offenses include growing without a permit, export/import without a license, and transferring cannabis to minors, with penalties of imprisonment and fines.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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