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The St. Kitts-Nevis government Monday said it would table legislation in the Parliament on Tuesday allowing for the regulated and controlled use of marijuana for medicinal, scientific, religious and recreational purposes in the twin-island Federation.<\/p>

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A government statement said that Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris will table the amendments to the Drugs (Prevention and Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) (Amendment) Bill, 2019.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cThe far-reaching legislative amendments come after the Cabinet established a National Marijuana Commission to ascertain the views of citizens and residents on cannabis use,\u201d the statement said, noting that the consultations, which were chaired by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, had \u201cfound unanimous agreements for the decriminalization of marijuana in the Federation\u201d.<\/p>

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It said that the Commission had also recommended a phased approach to the establishment of a marijuana industry and that the Cabinet adopted the Commission\u2019s report on February 18.<\/p>

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But it noted that since then the High Court has ruled that some prohibitions on cannabis use outlined in the Drugs (Prevention and Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) Act, Cap 9.08, were too broad and inconsistent with the Constitution.<\/p>\n

The statement said that the government has responded with amendments to the Drugs (Prevention and Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) (Amendment) Bill, 2019.<\/p>

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It quoted Harris as promising that his administration would give \u201cspecial support and priority to locals interested in pursuing marijuana cultivation and trade within the confines of the law\u201d.<\/p>\n

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