Israel has been a leader in cannabis for many decades. It leads the world in research and also in the production of the plant for therapeutic use. Once again it is in the news for approving an amendment to a bill that will allow the export of medicinal cannabis to other countries.
Back in 2016 the Knesset - the Israeli Parliament - approved the bill in favour of exports. And on December 25th, it passed with a resounding 21-0 vote, although it still needs approval by the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and cabinet ministers.
No votes against21 votes in favour and none against is an overwhelmingly positive result, and with this, all Israeli government parties support the sixteenth amendment to the bill covering the regulatory aspects of medicinal cannabis exportation. This law allows farmers to cultivate the plant for therapeutic use, but first they have to obtain a license from the Ministry of Health, the police and the producers'...
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