The Gandaki Province has enacted a law to regulate cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes. Province Chief Dilli Raj Bhatta certified the bill, which has now become a law.
The law was previously sent back to the provincial assembly on July 23 (8 Shrawan) with a three-point message citing inconsistencies with federal laws. The provincial assembly then passed the bill without any amendments on July 29 (15 Shrawan) and sent it back for certification.
Regulations and Provisions
According to the law, only individuals, institutions, or cooperatives that meet the government’s criteria and obtain a permit will be allowed to cultivate cannabis. The law prohibits the use of cannabis for recreational purposes.
The entire process, from cultivation to processing, storage, transportation, sale, and export, will be regulated by the provincial government’s regulatory authority. Producers will be required to inform the relevant authorities before production, storage, and sale, and a monitoring committee will be established at the local level.
The law also stipulates that the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content in cannabis plants should not exceed 0.3%. Those who violate the law will face a fine of up to NPR 500,000.
The provincial government believes that the law will help modernize agriculture, create employment opportunities, and promote exports.
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