The validity of the authorization for the self-cultivation of marijuana is extended to 3 years

Government modification today from one to three years the validity of the certificate that authorizes the self-cultivation of marijuana for medicinal use through the REPROCANN program.

The new term was communicated in Resolution 766/2023 published this Thursday, April 20 in the Official bulletinwith the signature of Carla Vizzotti, Minister of Health. The officialization occurs on the same date that World Marijuana Day is celebrated.

“The Authorization Certificate issued by REPROCANN is constituted as irrefutable and self-sufficient proof of compliance with the conditions established in this Resolution during the term of three years from the date of issuance”, details Article 1, through the which amended article 10 of Resolution No. 800/2021.

The document clarifies that, taking into account the “experience gathered it is convenient modify the term of validity in order to adapt it to the situation of the usersas well as the pertinent administrative and computer procedures”.

Six years ago it passed the Law for the Medicinal Use of Cannabishowever, access to treatment was restricted by its regulations. Only in 2020, a new regulation was made which expanded its use beyond refractory epilepsy and allowed self-cultivation, guaranteed provision for patients, encouraged research and authorized public and private production of oil and other derivatives.

In March 2021, the Government regulated the creation of the registry for the self-cultivation of marijuanaIt was when the authorization was valid for one year and now it has been extended to three years.

To register, users can do so “by themselves or through a representative and obtain authorization to cultivate, to access the cultivation through a third person (cultivator) or through a civil organization authorized for that purpose.”

The requirement to request authorization is to have a medical indication of cannabis use and can be done in https://reprocann.msal.gob.ar.

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