In this, the first post of a multipart series, we will debunk
the various incorrect ideas, impressions and rumors we continue to
hear in the Mexico cannabis practice. As the legalization process
draws closer, we deem it important to provide
local and foreign readers with a clear understanding of what is
really going on with the roll-out of cannabis legalization in
Mexico. So without further ado, below are some of the biggest
things folks are getting wrong right now.
1. I will be able to do everything as soon as it gets
legal.
Although cannabis will be fully legal once the Cannabis Law and
the Medical Regulations are published, that does not mean that you
will be able to apply for licenses immediately. Regarding adult and
industrial use, the Institute must first be established and be
fully operational. A full 90 days after that happens, you will be
able to apply for a research license, whereas you will have to wait
6 months for licenses for activities involving
