The Australian Capital Territory has introduced new marijuana
laws, making it the first Australian jurisdiction to legalise the
possession, use and cultivation of marijuana.
In September 2019, the ACT Legislative Assembly passed laws
allowing adults to possess up to 50 grams of marijuana per person,
as well as grow two plants for personal use, with each household
limited to having four cannabis plants.
The bold move made headlines around the country, with
predictions that Canberra could become the dope capital of
Australia.
Federal government may seek to overturn ACT marijuana laws
The new ACT law, outlined in the
Drugs of Dependence (Personal Cannabis Use) Amendment Act
2019, will come into effect on 31 January 2020. However,
marijuana smokers and advocates may need to put their plans to
visit Canberra on hold, as the legal position for cannabis smokers
remains unclear.
