# Private Cannabis

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- Published: 2023-09-28T13:53:40+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### **2402**** **comments delivered to parliament (closed 13 October 2023)

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### The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services is considering amendments to the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill and asked for public comments

Cannabis (in all forms) is currently illegal for persons under 18 years of age. 
The committee invites you to comment on alternative solutions by which to address
the issue of prohibited use, possession and cultivation of, or dealing in, cannabis
by persons younger than 18 years.

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Objective of the Amendment 

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services is currently considering
amendments to the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill [B19 – 2020]. The committee
invites you to make written submissions on alternative solutions by which to address
the issue of the prohibited use, possession and cultivation of, or dealing in, cannabis
by children (persons younger than 18 years), with due regard to the best interest
of the child.

The alternative methods proposed by the Committee are that the child must be dealt
with outside of the criminal justice system, in terms of—

 1.  a. The Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005);
     b. The Prevention of and Treatment from Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 
        2008); or
     c. Any other relevant legislation.

Memorandum of Objects

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