Will Himachal Pradesh’s Resolution for Controlled Cultivation of Cannabis Prove a Game-Changer?
4 months ago

Will Himachal Pradesh’s Resolution for Controlled Cultivation of Cannabis Prove a Game-Changer?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 27, 2024 10:13 IST - 11 MINS READ In the first week of September, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly adopted the report of a government-constituted committee and passed a resolution legalising cannabis cultivation. It was in April 2023 that the State government constituted a committee for the legalisation of cannabis cultivation, under the chairmanship of Jagat Singh Negi, Minister for Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development, to examine legalising the cultivation of cannabis/hemp for medicinal, scientific, and industrial purposes under Sections 10 and 14 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, along with Rule 29 of the Himachal Pradesh, NDPS Rules. Panel recommendations The Negi committee said that the State government could exploit the plant’s untapped potential to the benefit of farmers by regulating the cultivation of cannabis for non-narcotic purposes. “A survey of 1,170 patients at 27 de-addiction centres during the COVID pandemic found that drug abuse was rampant: 22 per cent were charas addicts and 3.4 per cent were addicted to prescription drugs.” The policy recognised that specialised enforcement agencies of the Centre and the State government did not have adequate manpower and resources to take on peddlers.

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Himachal to become the third state in India to legally cultivate cannabis for industrial and medicinal use
2 months ago

Himachal to become the third state in India to legally cultivate cannabis for industrial and medicinal use

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh will become the third state in India, after Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, to undertake controlled, legal cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal use. The cabinet has authorised the revenue department to undertake controlled cannabis cultivation in the state and to conduct a pilot study on cannabis cultivation, which will be jointly carried out by two universities: …

'Prevention Is Better Than Cure': Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Agriculture University's Advice On Elimination Of Wild Growth Of Cannabis In Cities
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Prevention Is Better Than Cure': Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Agriculture University's Advice On Elimination Of Wild Growth Of Cannabis In Cities

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has impleaded Punjab Agriculture University and Haryana Agriculture University to seek its advise on the issue of wild growth of cannabis in the cities. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal said, "Looking to the issue of wild growth of cannabis plants in UT Chandigarh and the State of Punjab, involved herein, it …

US health authorities need to play a larger role in cannabis policy, a new report says
6 months ago

US health authorities need to play a larger role in cannabis policy, a new report says

The Independent  

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Himachal Pradesh to legalise controlled cannabis cultivation amid fiscal woes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh to legalise controlled cannabis cultivation amid fiscal woes

Live Mint  

Himachal Pradesh is planning to legalise cultivation of cannabis for scientific, industrial and medicinal use. “The people of the state are also in support because cannabis does not require much effort for cultivation so we can use it for medicinal and industrial purposes. The legalised cultivation of cannabis is expected to generate annual revenue up to ₹2,000 crore, Chief Minister …

A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. While it’s possible it could precede the end of President Joe Biden’s term, issuing it before Inauguration Day “would be pretty expedited,” said cannabis lawyer Brian Vicente. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, signaled support for a Florida legalization measure on Saturday, following earlier comments that he increasingly agrees …

Majority of Dutch in favor of legalized cannabis cultivation, sales
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Majority of Dutch in favor of legalized cannabis cultivation, sales

NL Times  

Six in ten Netherlands residents believe that the production, supply, and sale of cannabis and hashish should be legal. It is currently prohibited to grow cannabis, and growers are also not allowed to supply coffee shops, but the government tolerates the sale. For a while, it was uncertain whether the project would continue at all, because the PVV wanted to …

Shops in 2 Dutch cities start selling legally grown cannabis in an experiment to regulate pot trade
1 year, 3 months ago

Shops in 2 Dutch cities start selling legally grown cannabis in an experiment to regulate pot trade

Associated Press  

BREDA, Netherlands — A paradox at the heart of the Netherlands’ permissive pot policy went up in smoke Friday in two Dutch cities as “coffeeshops” began selling the country’s first legally cultivated cannabis as part of an experiment to regulate the trade. Breda Mayor Paul Depla said the initial experiment in his city and Tilburg would help detect any “growing …

Cannabis in India: Does the law need to catch up with reality? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 5 months ago

Cannabis in India: Does the law need to catch up with reality? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

October 06, 2023 04:27 pm | Updated 04:31 pm IST Think of Himachal Pradesh, and you’ll most likely think of apples growing there. Last month, a five-member panel constituted by the government submitted a report that said the legalisation of cannabis would be a game-changer for the state, enabling it to generate revenue and create employment. Himachal Pradesh is not …

Apple country Himachal Pradesh gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple country Himachal Pradesh gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation

The Hindu  

With the Himachal Pradesh government inching closer to legalise cannabis cultivation in the State, growers are upbeat and optimist about getting an economic boost, even as the concerns and its multiple effects on society cannot be ignored, including allurement among adolescents and youth towards the use-abuse of cannabis, the nexus between illegal producers and suppliers of cannabis getting stronger, the …

Himachal Pradesh considering legalising cannabis cultivation, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh considering legalising cannabis cultivation, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the State government was considering legalising the cultivation of cannabis. Mr. Sukhu said cannabis cultivation had been kept under the legal purview in several States. ‘Will consider all aspects’ The Chief Minister said the government would consider all aspects, including regulatory measures, and study the models followed by other States …

Himachal Pradesh assembly forms panel for legalising cannabis cultivation
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh assembly forms panel for legalising cannabis cultivation

Hindustan Times  

The Himachal Pradesh assembly on Thursday constituted a committee of legislators to look into legalisation of cannabis cultivation in the state and submit its report within a month. Earlier, replying to the discussion on the resolution, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government would consider enacting a law after getting complete information on the use of cannabis leaves …

‘No plans’ to tighten law on cannabis, says No 10
2 years, 5 months ago

‘No plans’ to tighten law on cannabis, says No 10

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But prime minister Liz Truss’s official spokesperson today said: “There are no plans to change …

No Complete Ban on Cannabis, Medical Use Allowed: Centre to Delhi HC
3 years, 2 months ago

No Complete Ban on Cannabis, Medical Use Allowed: Centre to Delhi HC

News 18  

The use of cannabis is not completely banned in the country as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court which, on Monday refused to advance the date of hearing of the plea seeking to legalise its use on various grounds including medicinal purposes. In its affidavit filed last year, …

Swap the crop? New York hemp farmers eager to grow marijuana
3 years, 11 months ago

Swap the crop? New York hemp farmers eager to grow marijuana

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "And it could save my farm because what happened …

New York agrees to legalise cannabis, this is what happens next
4 years ago

New York agrees to legalise cannabis, this is what happens next

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York lawmakers and governor Andrew Cuomo reached an agreement …

Himachal Pradesh CM Foresees Big Future for Legalising Cannabis Cultivation for Hemp in India
4 years ago

Himachal Pradesh CM Foresees Big Future for Legalising Cannabis Cultivation for Hemp in India

News 18  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur is projecting an economic boom in legalising the hemp cultivation as thousands of families depend on it. In his Budget speech on Saturday, Thakur said, “Commercial hemp cultivation is permitted and regulated in many countries and in some states in India.” “This creates investment and employment opportunities. The state government proposes to frame …

What Happens if India Legalises Marijuana: It Can Reach New 'High' and Beat China at its Game Too
4 years, 1 month ago

What Happens if India Legalises Marijuana: It Can Reach New 'High' and Beat China at its Game Too

News 18  

Rhea Chakraborty may never have heard of Harry Anslinger and has definitely never met him. Anurit Kanti, a researcher on the subject, told me in an earlier interview that he even considered it a “silver bullet in the fight against climate change.” China Cashes In Given the evident commercial scope of the crop, it’s no surprise that China has emerged …

Not Taking Ahead Issue of Ganja Cultivation in Goa, Says CM Pramod Sawant Amid Criticism from Oppn
4 years, 2 months ago

Not Taking Ahead Issue of Ganja Cultivation in Goa, Says CM Pramod Sawant Amid Criticism from Oppn

News 18  

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the state government is “not taking ahead” the issue of allowing cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes, a move which had triggered a controversy and invited sharp criticism from the opposition. Law Minister Nilesh Cabral told reporters on Tuesday evening that his department has vetted and cleared a proposal to allow cultivation …

Delhi High Court to Hear Plea Seeking Decriminalization of Cannabis Usage
5 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court to Hear Plea Seeking Decriminalization of Cannabis Usage

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the prohibition and criminalization of the use of cannabis in India. The petition filed by an NGO named 'Great Legalisation India Movement Trust' has challenged the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, which prohibit and criminalize the …

Himachal goes back on cannabis cultivation decision
5 years, 10 months ago

Himachal goes back on cannabis cultivation decision

The Quint  

By Vishal Gulati Shimla, May 1 A visibly jittery BJP government in Himachal Pradesh has gone back on its statement on legalising cannabis cultivation, a major election issue in the hill state. "A similar proposal can be examined by Himachal Pradesh for controlled cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes and cultivation of low psychotropic content cannabis for hemp production," it …

Medical cannabis could be remedy
6 years, 4 months ago

Medical cannabis could be remedy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: To ensure that cannabis can be used for medicinal purposes in end-stage cases of cancer and chronic neurological conditions it is very important to allow scientific research and relaxation of legal parameters, experts said. Dr Sanjay Kumar, senior scientist with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, said, that to develop a medicine based on cannabis, it is important …

These Indian startups are betting on cannabis without the high
6 years, 8 months ago

These Indian startups are betting on cannabis without the high

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In 2014, when Harshaavardhan Redi Sirupa, co-founder and chief executive officer at Namrata Hemp Co., approached the department of excise in Andhra Pradesh for permission to cultivate cannabis, he was directed to the department of agriculture. Despite a rich history of cannabis usage dating back to over 2000 years, marijuana is illegal and criminalized under the Narcotic Drugs …

Himachal sees drive against cannabis, opium cultivation
6 years, 9 months ago

Himachal sees drive against cannabis, opium cultivation

The Quint  

Shimla, June 17 The interiors of Himachal Pradesh, especially in the Kullu Valley infamous for cannabis and opium cultivation, have seen special drives by making officials and elected representatives at the grassroots accountable, the government said on Sunday. All revenue officials, forest officials and elected representatives of Panchayati Raj bodies are duty bound under Section 47 of the NDPS Act …

Councils call for more experimental approach to cannabis production
7 years, 4 months ago

Councils call for more experimental approach to cannabis production

Dutch News  

Councils have pleaded with the government to give them more autonomy in their experiments with legal cannabis production rather than imposing a ‘one size fits all’ solution. The coalition agreement has set a target of seeing ‘uniform experiments in the permitted cultivation of cannabis for recreational use’ introduced within six months. ‘The problems with the current cannabis policy vary by …

Councils call for more experimental approach to cannabis production
7 years, 4 months ago

Councils call for more experimental approach to cannabis production

Dutch News  

Councils have pleaded with the government to give them more autonomy in their experiments with legal cannabis production rather than imposing a ‘one size fits all’ solution. The coalition agreement has set a target of seeing ‘uniform experiments in the permitted cultivation of cannabis for recreational use’ introduced within six months. ‘The problems with the current cannabis policy vary by …

Himachal Pradesh election: Despite 'anti-drug' poll rhetoric, voters likely to swing towards party promising cannabis legalisation
7 years, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh election: Despite 'anti-drug' poll rhetoric, voters likely to swing towards party promising cannabis legalisation

Firstpost  

The demand for legalising cannabis is drowning out with the BJP’s vow to end the drug menace in the state of Himachal Pradesh. In Kullu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attack on the “drugs mafia” during his rally on Sunday put the focus on the drug problem in the district yet again. The drug menace issue is, however, missing from the …

Legal cannabis cultivation in Netherlands to test organized crime impact
7 years, 5 months ago

Legal cannabis cultivation in Netherlands to test organized crime impact

NL Times  

The new Dutch government is planning an experiment with regulated cannabis cultivation, to see if this legal cultivation will decrease organized crime and increase the safety of cannabis in the country. In the experiment, the government will give one organization a government license to grow cannabis, which will be distributed in six to 10 municipalities, RTL Nieuws reports. In addition …

New Dutch cabinet to run trials in regulated marijuana production
7 years, 5 months ago

New Dutch cabinet to run trials in regulated marijuana production

Dutch News  

The new cabinet is to sanction experiments with legal marijuana production which would then be sold in cannabis cafes, RTL news said at the weekend. While officials turn a blind eye to the sale of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, how the drug ends up in licenced coffee shops remains a grey area. The local authorities association VNG …

New Dutch cabinet to run trials in regulated marijuana production
7 years, 5 months ago

New Dutch cabinet to run trials in regulated marijuana production

Dutch News  

The new cabinet is to sanction experiments with legal marijuana production which would then be sold in cannabis cafes, RTL news said at the weekend. While officials turn a blind eye to the sale of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, how the drug ends up in licenced coffee shops remains a grey area. The local authorities association VNG …

Drug legalization advocates cautiously optimistic cannabis cultivation will be allowed
8 years ago

Drug legalization advocates cautiously optimistic cannabis cultivation will be allowed

NL Times  

A group of regulated cannabis cultivation activists gathered in Amsterdam in early March to debate what regulated cultivation would look like in public. The general feeling seems to be one of cautious optimism, since the Dutch parliament approved a D66 initiated motion to regulate cannabis cultivation with a close majority. Roes' website, the Regulator, was launched in an effort to …

Dutch MPs vote in favour of regulated marijuana cultivation
8 years, 1 month ago

Dutch MPs vote in favour of regulated marijuana cultivation

Dutch News  

A narrow majority of MPs on Tuesday backed new legislation which would regulate marijuana cultivation under government control. The vote, by 77 to 72, would allow cannabis cafe owners to buy their produce from licenced growers who produce the marijuana in a closed system. Bergkamp hopes that introducing licenced marijuana production will remove the grey area between illegal cultivation and …

Dutch MPs vote in favour of regulated marijuana cultivation
8 years, 1 month ago

Dutch MPs vote in favour of regulated marijuana cultivation

Dutch News  

A narrow majority of MPs on Tuesday backed new legislation which would regulate marijuana cultivation under government control. The vote, by 77 to 72, would allow cannabis cafe owners to buy their produce from licenced growers who produce the marijuana in a closed system. Bergkamp hopes that introducing licenced marijuana production will remove the grey area between illegal cultivation and …

VVD changes sides on marijuana cultivation, clears way for regulation
8 years, 4 months ago

VVD changes sides on marijuana cultivation, clears way for regulation

Dutch News  

A majority of members of the ruling right-wing VVD want a change in the party’s policy towards legalised marijuana cultivation. At the party congress this weekend, a majority of members voted to end the ‘strange situation’ in which the sale of small quantities of marijuana in licenced coffee shops throughout the Netherlands is accepted but production is not. The initiative …

Legalise weed growing: VVD proposal seeds dissent
8 years, 4 months ago

Legalise weed growing: VVD proposal seeds dissent

Dutch News  

VVD leaders in the south of the Netherlands are proposing an overhaul of cannabis laws to regulate cultivation, decriminalising what is currently a grey area: smoking is tolerated but growing is not. The AD reports on Tuesday that a group of liberal party council leaders from major cities in Brabant will propose regulating cannabis cultivation at the VVD autumn congress …

Legalise weed growing: VVD proposal seeds dissent
8 years, 4 months ago

Legalise weed growing: VVD proposal seeds dissent

Dutch News  

VVD leaders in the south of the Netherlands are proposing an overhaul of cannabis laws to regulate cultivation, decriminalising what is currently a grey area: smoking is tolerated but growing is not. The AD reports on Tuesday that a group of liberal party council leaders from major cities in Brabant will propose regulating cannabis cultivation at the VVD autumn congress …

Minister sets aside report on regulating cannabis cultivation
8 years, 9 months ago

Minister sets aside report on regulating cannabis cultivation

Dutch News  

A report by Radboud University researchers which says legalising cannabis production would have benefits for public health and human rights, will not have an impact on government policy, justice minister Ard van der Steur has told MPs. The study found that illegal cannabis production was linked to criminal violence, fires, environmental and noise pollution and the spread of legionella bacteria, …

'Legal cannabis cultivation would boost human rights'
8 years, 9 months ago

'Legal cannabis cultivation would boost human rights'

Dutch News  

Legalising cannabis production would have benefits for public health and human rights, according to a study commissioned by Dutch local authorities. The study by Radboud University in Nijmegen found that illegal cannabis production was linked to criminal violence, fires, environmental and noise pollution and the spread of legionella bacteria, the Volkskrant reported. Local authorities would have more scope to reduce …

'Legal cannabis cultivation would boost human rights'
8 years, 9 months ago

'Legal cannabis cultivation would boost human rights'

Dutch News  

Legalising cannabis production would have benefits for public health and human rights, according to a study commissioned by Dutch local authorities. The study by Radboud University in Nijmegen found that illegal cannabis production was linked to criminal violence, fires, environmental and noise pollution and the spread of legionella bacteria, the Volkskrant reported. Local authorities would have more scope to reduce …

Legal cannabis cultivation would cut violent crime: report
8 years, 9 months ago

Legal cannabis cultivation would cut violent crime: report

NL Times  

Legalizing cannabis cultivation and trade could reduce violent crime surrounding the current illegal cultivation and could therefore arguably protect human rights, according to a study done on behalf of 27 Dutch municipalities. According to the municipalities, violent crimes associated with illegal cannabis cultivation and trafficking are getting out of hand. The researchers believe that a well justified argument can therefore …

New medical cannabis laws to be tabled, Sussan Ley confident of bipartisan support
9 years, 1 month ago

New medical cannabis laws to be tabled, Sussan Ley confident of bipartisan support

ABC  

Legislation to allow the cultivation of cannabis in Australia for medical or scientific purposes will be introduced by the Federal Government today. Key points: Proposed amendments would allow for medical cannabis cultivation through a national scheme. Labor and the Greens showing strong support, Health Minister says Cannabis will not be legalised for general cultivation or recreational use The establishment of …

Medicinal marijuana: Cannabis cultivation legislation to be introduced into Victorian Parliament
9 years, 3 months ago

Medicinal marijuana: Cannabis cultivation legislation to be introduced into Victorian Parliament

ABC  

Legislation to allow medicinal cannabis to be grown and manufactured in Victoria will be introduced into State Parliament today, and children with epilepsy are expected to be given first access. The Access to Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2015 to be introduced today will "provide a legal framework to enable the cultivation and manufacture of safe and high-quality medicinal cannabis products," the …

The Lib Dems have set up an inquiry to find the best way to legalise cannabis
9 years, 5 months ago

The Lib Dems have set up an inquiry to find the best way to legalise cannabis

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We must end the hypocrisy of senior politicians admitting to using cannabis in younger years …

Cities renew effort to cultivate marijuana; parliament still opposed
9 years, 8 months ago

Cities renew effort to cultivate marijuana; parliament still opposed

NL Times  

The city of Utrecht, as well as the cities of Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Eindhoven, Heerlen and Tilburg, are still investigating whether cannabis cultivation can be regulated, Utrecht announced on Monday. The Tweede Kamer, lower house of parliament, is still opposed to the idea, saying that regulation does not contribute to the fight against organized crime and that it is contrary to …

Labour MP: Regulate the quality of Dutch cannabis
9 years, 9 months ago

Labour MP: Regulate the quality of Dutch cannabis

NL Times  

The PvdA is advocating for better quality control on cannabis as an interim solution now that the Tweede Kamer, lower house of parliament, has voted against legalizing its cultivation. PvdA parliamentarian Marith Rebel told NU that the government's refusal to legalize cannabis cultivation does not mean it can ignore the health responsibility. The PvdA wants sold weed to be subjected …

Amsterdam considers growing its own weed
9 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam considers growing its own weed

NL Times  

The Mayor and aldermen of Amsterdam are discussing opportunities for potentially regulating cannabis cultivation, even though the Dutch members of parliament voted against allowing municipalities to do so just last week, AT5 reported on Tuesday. A large majority of the city council voted last November to allow the mayor to start preparations for a trial period of marijuana cultivation. The …

MPs block cities from harvesting marijuana
9 years, 10 months ago

MPs block cities from harvesting marijuana

NL Times  

The Cabinet must not allow municipalities to grow their own weed. Municipalities like Utrecht, Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Rotterdam are investigating whether there are opportunities for communal recreational cannabis cultivation. According to the Cabinet, regulated cannabis cultivation dos not contribute to the fight against organized crime and is not compatible with international legal obligations. According to municipalities, regulated cannabis cultivation will …

D66 devises plan to regulate Dutch marijuana production
10 years, 1 month ago

D66 devises plan to regulate Dutch marijuana production

Dutch News  

Liberal democratic party D66 is introducing its own draft legislation on Thursday to regulate the production and sale of marijuana. The current situation, in which officials turn a blind eye to the sale of small amounts of marijuana in licenced cafes but ban growing, cannot continue, MP Magda Berndsen told news agency ANP. Tax If the legislation is passed by …

D66 devises plan to regulate Dutch marijuana production
10 years, 1 month ago

D66 devises plan to regulate Dutch marijuana production

Dutch News  

Liberal democratic party D66 is introducing its own draft legislation on Thursday to regulate the production and sale of marijuana. The current situation, in which officials turn a blind eye to the sale of small amounts of marijuana in licenced cafes but ban growing, cannot continue, MP Magda Berndsen told news agency ANP. Tax If the legislation is passed by …

Minister says 'no' to all regulated marijuana production ideas
11 years, 3 months ago

Minister says 'no' to all regulated marijuana production ideas

Dutch News  

Justice minister Ivo Opstelten said on Thursday he remains opposed to any attempts to regulate marijuana production, despite mounting local authority pressure for change. Export Opstelten said regulating marijuana production will do nothing to ease the problems facing local councils. This means there is a grey area between the official policy of turning a blind eye towards possessing small amounts …

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