People who use medicinal cannabis in new zealand are not seeking to get high, but they’re facing repercussions from police and their employers It’s time the law caught up, argues clare. Operation emerald also acted on. In new zealand, the use, possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis are currently illegal The misuse of drugs act 1975 classifies cannabis as a class c controlled substance, making it a criminal offense to be involved with the drug. Recreational cannabis possession and cultivation remain illegal in new zealand
Possession of cannabis for personal use can result in a fine of up to nz$500 or imprisonment for up to three months.
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