In 2021, the fiercely Catholic island nation reversed its no-tolerance policy and became the first EU nation to legalise weed
“I first got into cannabis as any inquisitive youngster would,” the athlete and campaigner recalls. “Back then we had only Moroccan hash and even possession of a few grams would get you in trouble, but that never stopped the black market.marijuana plants
In 2013, the conservative Nationalist Party’s quarter-century reign ended, opening new possibilities for reform. Legalise It, Malta! morphed into ReLeaf, holding protests outside parliament, lobbying politicians and meeting the president. Aruc denies that more Maltese are now getting high, saying feedback from various parties, including licenced associations, “indicates that the reform is mainly benefitting users who have been consuming cannabis for a long while”.
Aruc’s spokesperson said the reform aimed to provide “a safe and regularised source” of cannabis “away from the risks and perils associated with the illegal market, not least health risks”, to mitigate and even eradicate illegal trade.“ vindicated would be an understatement. From being an outlaw by growing two plants, to getting licenced to grow 700 for public consumption, is an incredible feeling.
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