Valley Mike
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Good news
http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/...7842750?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/...7842750?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
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Medicinal Bill passed in South Africa
- Thread starter Valley Mike
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anxiousstoner
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I have been following this story and it does not look like the bill has passed quite yet. Unless I missed something, but all these articles are using The MAvrick as source but the latest article about cannabis from the mavrick in SA was in late december
Valley Mike
Member
Just had that link sent to me from.a friend. I'm also digging into if it's in fact passed. I know they were optimistic about it being wrapped by April, fingers stay crossed.
SmellyFlorist
Active member
Iv lost the fingers on my left hand coz I had them crossed for soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Long.......
The legislation hasn't passed yet, the government still need to put in place the actual guidelines. It won't be anything like in the US though, more like Oz and there's also talk of very strict rules on facilities that would stop any small growers being able to produce and very strict guidelines on issuing a patient card
Valley Mike
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I've heard it's going to be really strictly controlled but as soon as the 1st step is taken the gates will open for more talk recreationally.. With the amount of money turned over in cannabis sales in North America alone our government have definitely taken note.
SmellyFlorist
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One of the many issues I feel is that "they" can not strictly control anything... or actually organise anything... I see just one big producer, outside company, foreign consultants, state capital grants[think:some old orchid flat land, like one of the many "handed over"...]... people in the important seats have most probs already been wined and dined... nice mercs bought for the kids... thats why just all of a sardine "something" is getting "done"... I just dont see Mangoshutu's lil errand boy caring like he says he does, or anyone... watched a shit comedy last week and they were both in the audience, they didnt get up an walk out like the others over the fucking bullshit.... If things do happen to progress quickly, or quicklier, Id be wary and call bullshit... in africa wallets come first, people last... Im surprised the people in power can find the toilet every morning, never mind tell the difference between communism and democracy.... stuck in the past with their heads up their arse...
Valley Mike
Member
Definitely agree that under the tanke money's gonna be the biggest factor .. but I'm optimistic given our constitution small farmers will be considered. It would be ridiculous if they don't. But hey its south africa .. expect the wild west I guess
Valley Mike
Member
If they do or don't .. things won't change here besides going a bit bigger 
SmellyFlorist
Active member
But the under the table money has already gone bro... tata ma chance ekse... I hear your optimism, but I dont feel it, my belief is that the anc[lower case] has no fucking clue what a constitution is.... ewhat?? its evident cause they never hold themselves accountable for jackshit... other thing is and its probably more scary is that the anc have no idea what farming means.... small or big... they not farmers, never have been never will... eish brah call me pessimistic but I can see the writing on the wall... there will be no bud... no rosin... no cups... just some highly priced balms maybe a spray or two... and we will have to hide... even harder...
Valley Mike
Member
I keep my hopes up but do understand the the realities of this place too lol
My guess is the bribes will be in the R10m+ range and two to three licenses. The big problem will be that most of the foreign big growers will be put off by the harsh labor policies and difficult investment issues. if the government make the regulations very strict on patients then there's no upside unless they open it up to recreational use.
SmellyFlorist
Active member
Hey mike....! Hows that optimism going bru.....??
Still has to be approved by the constitutional court and then the government has to pass legislation declassifying it. If everything goes well, SA is looking at around two years before all is well.
Burgundy Frost
New member
There is a moratorium on prosecutions in the Western Cape, maybe the whole country not sure. There has already been a test case even before Friday's judgement. At worst they can pull out your plants and confiscate your stash but that is all. If you are arrested demand I lawyer immediately!
