Regulation is likely to lead to better outcomes for health, education and justice, but the bill needs to offer further clarity on issues such as potency and the role of for-benefit companies, according to legal expert.
The proposed bill, which seeks to formalise the existing market and increase investment in health and education programmes, will be voted by referendum in September 2020.
The New Zealand Drug Foundation provides useful figures on the country's usage of various drugs and alcohol, and reports that although many continue to suffer the situation is improving.
The NZ Drug Foundation provides an overview of their proposals and recommendations for responsible regulation building up to the 2020 general election vote for the legalisation of cannabis.
Recent government announcements take a significant leap to treating drug issues as health and social matters as opposed to criminal issues, in addition to encouraging community-based support.
