A man in Zimbabwe could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty in connection with the 700 illegal marijuana plants he was allegedly growing on church property.
According to New Zimbabwe, the man was busted for unlawful cultivation of cannabis on Jan. 6 after police received a tip.
In the spring of 2018, Zimbabwe became the second African country to okay legalizing cultivating marijuana for medical and scientific purposes, according to Cannavigia.
Four years later, Business Daily reported the country had cleared the way for cannabis-based medical products to be sold, with Medicines Control of Zimbabwe opening applications for cannabis and hemp producers, manufacturers, importers, exporters and retail pharmacists. All producers must be registered and licensed.
Recreational cannabis remains illegal. GrowerIQ reports cannabis use and possession can result in a 12-year prison sentence. “It’s also illegal to manage any premises where cannabis consumption
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