Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it, where, and under what rules
Summary
Gandaki Province has approved a new law allowing regulated cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use, with strict licensing, THC limits and designated cultivation zones. The bill followed a constitutional dispute before being authenticated by Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta.
Key Points
- Gandaki Province has opened the door to cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes under a tightly regulated new law.
- Cultivation will be limited to designated zones, with a three-stage licensing process, a 0.3% THC cap and strict monitoring of harvest, transport and sales.
- The law imposes fines and criminal penalties for unauthorized cultivation or violations, while also providing for rehabilitation centres for cannabis addiction.
- The bill became law only after a dispute between the provincial assembly and Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta over constitutional authority.
