Morocco: Medical Marijuana Bill Approved

Morocco’s government on Thursday approved a landmark bill that would legalize nonrecreational uses of marijuana.

Largely motivated by growing international demand for medical and industrial cannabis, the move will set the North African kingdom — among the top global producers — on the path of creating a regulated market for an industry that has long been dominated by drug traffickers.

The bill, which was approved by the Cabinet after numerous delays, will now be submitted to parliament. Some members of the powerful Islamist Justice and Development Party oppose the bill, but others support it, including the prime minister.

If it passes, Morocco would be one of the few countries in the region or in the Arab world to legalize the drug for nonrecreational use. Recreational use would remain illegal.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/morocco-moves-legalizing-medical…