Medicinal cannabis companies say the legalisation of recreational cannabis in New Zealand could open up the over-the-counter wellness products market. Medicinal cannabis is already legal under the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme, which came into effect on April 1, enabling access to cannabis-based products through a prescription. READ MORE:* Cannabis referendum: how legalisation could change access for medicinal cannabis patients* Cannabis referendum: What it means for business and the New Zealand economy* Cannabis referendum: What are we voting on in the Cannabis legalisation and control referendum? “The medicinal cannabis industry will dwarf the adult-use market because of the export opportunity that lies with medicinal cannabis. Fowlie said legalising recreational cannabis would also benefit medicinal cannabis patients as it would make the drug more accessible and affordable.

Source: Stuff September 03, 2020 05:15 UTC