Recreational Cannabis Regime could be around the corner for New
Zealand
In two months, New Zealand will hold a referendum giving its
residents the opportunity to weigh in on whether recreational use
of cannabis should become legal in the country. The referendum will
occur alongside New Zealand's 2020 general election, set to
take place on September 19, 2020. If more than 50% vote
"yes" to legalizing recreational use of cannabis, the
incoming government may introduce a Bill to Parliament that would
create laws to establish a legal recreational cannabis regime.
To inform voters, the federal government released the final
details of its proposed "Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill"
(the "Bill"), on May 1, 2020. The stated objective of the
Bill is to create a regulatory framework that will reduce
cannabis-related harm to individuals, families, and communities.
The Bill aims to do so by controlling the quality and potency
requirements of cannabis, improving access
