The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted bill No 7457 in the second reading, legalizing cannabis for medical, industrial, and scientific use. The law will come into effect six months after publication.
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The Servant of the People faction gave 178 votes in favour, Voice – 19, Platform for Life and Peace – 10, Restoration of Ukraine – 12, For Future – 7, Trust – 12. No one from the European Solidarity or Fatherland factions supported this bill. A total of 238 MPs voted for the bill.
The law regulates the circulation of cannabis only in medical, industrial, and scientific activities, and the distribution of marijuana for recreational use will continue to be considered a crime.
Medicinal cannabis-based products can only be obtained with an electronic prescription. The doctor will prescribe it to the patient based on their condition, similar to the current practice with morphine.
The law will come into effect six months after its publication.
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