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Uruguay Proceeding With Marijuana Legalization Rollout
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The controlled rollout of legalized marijuana in Uruguay continues one year after the South American nation moved to allow recreational use by adults.
Julio Calzada, who heads Uruguay’s National Drugs Board, said Monday more than 1,200 farmers have registered with the government to grow cannabis.
Since announcing the move to legalize weed, the government has proceeded slowly with implementation.
“It is encouraging to have 1,200 growers after three or four months since the law came into effect,” Calzada said. He said full implementation will progress “on a clear path, carefully and under control.”
While potential growers have been selected, the details of the distribution/retail system remain undefined.
At this time, citizens must be members of a cannabis club to get marijuana legally. Clubs are limited to 45 members and can grow up to 99 plants at a time.
No retail outlets are currently open. No date has been set for the start of sales to the public. The law calls for marijuana to be sold in pharmacies, which have not yet been licensed.
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2014/12/uruguay-proceeding-with-marijuana-legalization-rollout/
