Submissions on Cannabis Bill extended
The purpose of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill is to respect the right to privacy of an adult person to possess cannabis plant cultivation material.
The deadline for written submissions into the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill has been extended to 30 November 2020.
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services Committee Chairperson Bulelani Magwanishe said the committee had received several requests for an extension.
The purpose of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill is to respect the right to privacy of an adult person to possess cannabis plant cultivation material, to cultivate a prescribed quantity of cannabis plants, possess a prescribed quantity of cannabis, and to smoke and consume cannabis.
It also aims to protect adults and children against the harm of cannabis; and provide for the expungement of criminal records of persons convicted of possession or use of cannabis.
Read the full Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill by clicking here.
- Submissions must indicate interest in making a verbal presentation and must be emailed to cannabisbill@parliament.gov.za.
- Copies of the bill may be obtained from Mr V Ramaano on telephone number (021) 403-3820 or 083 709 8427, or www.parliament.gov.za.
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