Today 29 June, after two interminable years to say the least, the design of law on self-production which allows the cultivation of up to four cannabis plants for personal use arrives in the Chamber to be discussed.
After the go ahead granted by the Justice Commission, today the proposed law on home cultivation of marijuana finally arrives in Parliament to be discussed. What does this mean?
The time for excuses is over. Today our politicians will have to assume their responsibilities. He remembers it Riccardo Magi, president of Più Europa and first signatory of the law, underlining that: "It could be a historic week because on 29 June my bill on domestic cultivation will arrive in the Chamber. What does it mean? That the debate will finally open, it will be public and open to all. Citizens will finally be able to see who is serious and who isn't."
And again Antonella Soldo, coordinator of the Meglio Legale campaign for legalization, "It is a provision that would change the lives of many people - The united sections of the Court of Cassation have long urged the legislator to intervene because the courts are clogged by measures taken by consumers who are equated with drug dealers. It's time to act."
We remind you that the bill, if approved, in addition to legalizing the cultivation of four cannabis plants for personal consumption, would introduce the minor cases for less serious crimes, in addition toelimination of administrative sanctions for possession of cannabis for personal use.
But before it officially becomes law, thelegislative process it could be quite tortuous to follow. Just think of the statement by Antonio Tajani, vice-president and coordinator of Forza Italia, "I will always be on the side of life and therefore always against all drugs. Starting with cannabis which too often represents a first step towards addiction"
An unfounded statement to say the least given that cannabis is considered one exit substance. Let's take Washington State. Here one study demonstrated how with the legalization of marijuana for recreational use Consumption of alcohol, cigarettes and painkillers has decreased.
Luckily he comes to our rescue Better Legal who for the occasion organized a live broadcast to update us in real time and to dismantle the fake news naively uttered by our prohibitionist politicians.
