Bangkok Post
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s law enforcement authorities have proposed outlawing CBD products this year, as cannabis-derived wellness items have gained popularity in the city recently.
The Security Bureau two weeks ago submitted a paper to the Legislative Council proposing amendments to list CBD – or cannabidiol, a substance derived from cannabis and its close relative, hemp – under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance within 2022, according to an earlier report of the South China Morning Post.
The change will make the substance illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, which means those who buy or consume such goods may face a maximum of seven years in jail.
The South China Morning Post outlines everything you need to know about the development, and the potential impact of such a ban.
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