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Denver- An upcoming meeting of the Council of Government will sign important legislation related towards the expansion of legal cannabis cultivation in Morocco.
The meeting, scheduled for Monday, August 23, is related to the implementation of articles 32 and 35 of law 13-21. Both bills are related to the National Agency for the Regulation of Activities relating to Indian Hemp. Article 32 officially designates the agency as a state entity, placing it under government control.
On the other hand, article 35 details the specific structure of the new agency. Sources indicate the agency will be led by a board of directors, and managed by a director general. All legal cannabis cultivation within Morocco will be regulated via the new agency.
The Moroccan parliament initially voted on legalization of cannabis earlier this year. Through law 13-21, the central government aims to remove the taboo surrounding cannabis and its cultivation, while integrating a valuable revenue stream into the mainstream Moroccan economy.
Prior to legalization, Morocco’s illegal cannabis trade was estimated to be worth nearly $15 billion dollars. Morocco is also regarded as a major supplier of hashish to Europe for decades, and several million people throughout the country have been dependent on the illegal trade for decades.
Now, with the legalization and regulation of the cannabis plant, the government is formally acknowledging Morocco’s long-held role as a premier cannabis production location. As a result, cannabis farmers can get government assistance and support, both from national agencies and local co-operatives.
Moreover, this bill will contribute significantly to reducing the influence of drug cartels throughout the region. Morocco’s law enforcement units have seized hundreds of tons of illicit cannabis this year alone. However, following legalization, security officials can now focus their attention and resources towards securing other contrabands that are more harmful.
