Page 70 - DaggaBay Magazine Issue 4

“The question that has been left open
is how and where does one get the
cannabis seeds to grow the plants that
they now permit one to cultivate at
home, or in private? Must these be
shared, or can they be sourced or sold
commercially?” says Paul-Michael.
“Until this answer is clear (we’re
researching presently), it’s better to
err on the side of caution. However,

now that the major part of the fight is
lost for them, I would be very
surprised if Parliament doesn’t start
appreciating the massive potential for
increased tax revenue that would flow
from a formalised and regulated
cannabis industry.
“It serves almost everyone’s interests
for them to entertain this option,
especially because studies show that
full legalisation decreases associated
harms more than decriminalization.
Consider quality control, de-
stigmatisation, elimination of the
black market, beneficiation, and the
list goes on,” explains Paul-Michael.
“That stated, SAHPRA
(www.sahpra.org.za) is entertaining
licence applications by growers and
distributors for medicinal use of
cannabis. The requirements are tight

but, for those able to comply and get
licences, the commercial opportunity
is almost unquantifiable,” says Paul-
Michael.