Turkey Moves Ahead With Legalization of Cannabis

in cannabis •  8 years ago  (edited)

Turkey has just moved forward with approving the legalization of controlled cannabis for at least 19 different provinces. The new rules are going to allow highly-controlled and ministry-sanctioned cannabis to be cultivated for scientific and medical purposes. Now that the new rules have been passed, growers are going to need to first seek permission from the government before they can grow the plant. And the permission allows them to grow it for a time of three years. Those who are interested in getting involved must also be able to produce a warrant demonstrating that they aren't and haven't been involved in illegal production of cannabis in the past.

Government officials are also going to be monitoring the cannabis fields closely in order to check for signs of illegal activity. Those who become legal and authorized growers will also be required to dispose of the cannabis plant entirely after the harvest in order to prevent anyone from finding it and using it. And the provinces that have been approved for growing are: Burdur, Yozgat, Amasya, Rize, Ordu, Sinop, Usak, Bartin, Malatya, and many others.

Consuming this plant for recreational purposes in Turkey is still illegal however. So that means that if you receive it, possess it, purchase it etc, you could be found sentenced up to two years in prison. Any sale or supply of illegal drugs could get you up to 10 years, as well there is a 10 year minimum for those caught producing without a license.

The battle in favor of this plant continues to grow around the world and there are now dozens of locations where you can recreationally enjoy the consumption and possession of various amounts of this plant. Places like Colorado, Argentina, Cambodia, Uruguay, Columbia, and other locations, have embraced varying amounts of legalization and decriminalization.

Source:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/turkey-legalises-controlled-cannabis-production-19-provinces-a7364026.html
https://www.merryjane.com/news/turkey-legalizes-cannabis-production
https://www.thrillist.com/vice/30-places-where-weed-is-legal-cities-and-countries-with-decriminalized-marijuana
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_country
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Isn't turkey the home of hashish. (root word for assassin)

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Bet all the big pharmaceutical "fat cats" will do their utmost to get into this field. Cannabis oil is most probably in their sites.

The war on drugs is a total failure. Pot isn't nearly as harmful as alcohol. I should know I used to be an alcoholic!

you're right! i totally agree, alcohol causes a lot of problems so why is green still illegal? makes no sense!

Now that the new rules have been passed, growers are going to need to first seek permission from the government before they can grow the plant. And the permission allows them to grow it for a time of three years. Those who are interested in getting involved must also be able to produce a warrant demonstrating that they aren't and haven't been involved in illegal production of cannabis in the past.

I don't know that I would want inexperienced growers in charge of furnishing the plants that are to be used for scientific and medical purposes...seems to me you would want "experts" growing the ganja rather than people without a plant growing past...

maybe they will bring some in? or send some out for training? good point! def important to have ppl knowing what they are doing