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National Drug Council Secretary Daniel Radio raises the intriguing possibility of eliminating the registration of Uruguayan cannabis buyers. The proposal, presented as a measure to discourage the migration of consumers to the illegal market, raises crucial questions about user privacy and effective oversight of the regulated market.
Current Challenges and Proposals for Change
Secretary Radio points out that about half of marijuana users in Uruguay get their supplies on the regulated market. However, he stresses the need to adjust the current registration system, proposing the elimination of buyer records.The suggestion aims to provide greater privacy to users, by, noting that the triennial renewal of self-cultivator registries is also under review.
Impacts on the Medical Cannabis Industry
While the medical cannabis industry celebrates the rise to more than 51% of users migrating to the legal market, it faces significant challenges. Rising prices and uncertainty surrounding registration cancellation for buyers highlight instability in the industry, signaling a possible shift in cannabis policies in the country.
Exponential Growth of Regulated Consumption
The Institute of Regulation and Control of Cannabis (Ircca) and the Uruguayan Drug Observatory report an exponential growth in regulated consumption, especially in the Gamma variant, with up to 15% THC. This new option attracts users dissatisfied with previous variants, but the long-term sustainability of this temporary solution is questioned.
Deletion of Registration: Benefits and Challenges
If the proposal to eliminate buyer registration is adopted, it would provide greater privacy, attracting those who value confidentiality. However, this poses challenges in overseeing the legal market, which could impact the ability of the government to track transactions and collect taxes. The lack of accurate data could also make it difficult to implement effective regulations and compromise epidemiological investigations.
Uruguay faces a unique crossroads as a pioneer in the cannabis industry. The discussion about eliminating the registry highlights the complexity of balancing privacy and effective oversight in an emerging market. The country now faces the need to implement innovative regulatory strategies to ensure a controlled and safe environment for cannabis use, while dealing with the social implications, financial and public health aspects of this decision.
With information from El Planteo
Eliminação do registro de compradores aquece debate sobre o futuro da cannabis no Uruguai
