Cannabiz Aus write
A number of events are set to take place across Australia this weekend as cannabis culture and the plant’s therapeutic benefits are celebrated on 4/20.
Picnics, markets and live music will mark the annual occasion, with recreational users, patients and all those interested in learning about cannabis invited to participate.
But the impending community gatherings have come with a warning.
Legalise Cannabis Victoria, joint organisers of an event at Melbourne’s Flagstaff Gardens, said it is expecting police to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to cannabis, and has urged attendees to “know your rights”.
In a Facebook post promoting the annual 4/20 picnic in the park, the party has detailed what police can and can’t do by law, and how people should act and respond to police requests and actions.
“If you want to bring cannabis to the celebration, please be aware that we are not in a position to provide legal support. There will be legal observers to inform you of your rights and keep an eye on police activities, but we advise you to exercise caution,” the party said.
“If you are bringing your prescribed medicinal cannabis, please ensure it’s in the container provided by your dispenser, bring a copy of your script or a letter from your doctor describing the medicinal cannabis you are taking, and have your ID with you.”
It urged attendees to show police the “same respect we are asking for” to ensure a “safe and enjoyable event for all”.
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