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Fields of Green for ALL • Collectively Reforming South African Cannabis Laws

5.2.2 Cultivation

QUALITY
CONTROL

ANNUAL
CERTIFICA- BY-

TION PRODUCTS

HUB

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HOUSING TAX

ANONY-
MOUS

AUCTION

The way in which Cannabis production 5.2.2.1 Kasinomics Growers
is to be allowed, and the mechanisms by
which production will link to supply, are So-called “Kasinomics” growers are small-scale farmers
foundational elements of any regulatory whose Cannabis products would typically be used
framework. privately by the grower or their community, or sold
The process of licensing the cultivation in generally small quantities as a source of essential
of Cannabis is not appropriate in South income. Historic, cultural, religious or traditional
Africa, because production must be open consumers may seek out products that are grown
to any willing market participant (company, accordingly and this would be the customer base of
individual or collective) who fulfils these informal traders. Considerations may, therefore,
regular criteria for business registration need to be given to any constitutional rights that may
and / or affiliation to a Hub, which can potentially override any “new” Cannabis regulations.
serve as a de facto licence: A simple and Regulating, taxing or monitoring such use or sales may
accessible manner for all South Africans – prove challenging, as these products might not enter
including thousands of citizens previously into a formal marketplace or recognised supply chain.
disadvantaged by the prohibition of Traditional, artisanal, craft or small-scale growers need
Cannabis – to have REAL opportunities to a specific model of regulation fit for purpose. This
enter the formal economy. existing informal market is a major factor that sets South
Africa apart from other countries that have moved

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