Cllr Vernon Pillay of Stanger writes: Many people are on a natural high about the sudden liberation of cannabis from being illegal to legal.
How safe is the marijuana high and what constitutes “privacy” and other actions to make sure you are within the law, may require smoking a joint: running through the technicalities.
This law gives the citizen a lot to ponder.
Major pharmaceutical companies and garage start-ups may exploit the hype to get cash strapped people (I guess we all are in 2018) to part with hard-earned money.
The alternative medicinal market has punted this as treatment for cancer, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease to name a few.
Monsanto, despite widespread condemnation, and cigarette companies may have found their answer to the e-cigarette industry.
This transitional stage will be measured mostly by its social impact. The hippie culture a la hashish, minus the free love, may return.
The next big thing is now within law but clear heads must prevail with incoming legislation, policy amendments and possible addendums.
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