Drug Prevention and Misuse amendment to decriminalize marijuana up to 30 grams
Drug Prevention and Misuse amendment to decriminalize marijuana up to 30 grams
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip J. Pierre at Tuesday’s Sitting of the House of Assembly presented the Drug (Prevention and Misuse) Amendment Bill. The Prime Minister explained that the bill seeks to initially decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis for one’s personal use, with more comprehensive legislation and regulations for the entire Cannabis Industry to come. Hon. Pierre added that the changes to the legislation in no way encourages members of the public to recklessly consume cannabis.