Malta Cannabis Community Slams Responsible Use Authority’s 500-Gram Limit For Associations
The Malta Cannabis Community slammed the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) for its “impractical and rigid” 500-gram limit on dried cannabis flower for cannabis harm reduction associations (CHRAs).
“This limitation is not only unrealistic but dangerously positions CHRA on the brink of legal infractions, potentially leading to severe penalties, even possible imprisonment for drug trafficking offences,” the group wrote.
It argued that the threshold is “grossly inadequate to satisfy the needs of the cannabis community in Malta.”
It explained that the disparity between the “arbitrary limit” and the actual demand is a “recipe for legal and ethical dilemmas”.
“The current regulation forces CHRAs into a corner, where the only options seem to be either non-compliance or failure to serve the community’s needs. This is an untenable situation, creating a perilous landscape where licensed associations are inadvertently pushed towards potentially illegal activities, just to fulfill their intended purpose as per set directive by ARUC.”
The community further urged for an immediate reassessment of these constraints, saying that it is critical to establish realistic and practical guidelines that recognise the needs of the community, as well as the operational capacities of CHRAs.
“Without this, we are not only setting up these associations for failure but also risking their legal standing and the wellbeing of the community they serve.”
“Your immediate attention and action on this matter are crucial. We stand ready to engage in discussions and collaborate toward a resolution that safeguards the interests of all stakeholders involved.”
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