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In recent days, according to reports by the Associated Press, the government of The Bahamas has issued several bills aimed at legalizing marijuana for medical and religious purposes, as well as decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of the drug, following similar measures taken by other Caribbean countries.
If approved, individuals in possession of no more than 30 grams of marijuana will be fined 250 yuan and this offense will not be recorded on their criminal records.
However, the purchase of marijuana for recreational purposes will still be illegal.
Officials have indicated that licenses for cultivation, retail, transportation, and religious use will only be granted to companies entirely owned by Bahamians. Meanwhile, licenses for research, testing, and manufacturing will be granted to companies with at least 30% Bahamian ownership.
The Attorney General, Ryan Pinder, informed media outlets that marijuana for religious purposes can only be consumed within the premises of licensed organizations.
The government is planning to establish a cannabis regulatory body to oversee this industry.
A public hearing on the matter is scheduled to take place in September, with the relevant legislation potentially receiving approval in 2024.
Currently, other international countries in the Caribbean, such as Antigua, are legalizing the public use of marijuana. Jamaica is also legalizing small amounts of marijuana, while the US Virgin Islands recently authorized its recreational and medicinal use.
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