Law Project
We worked on this project for two years — together with lawyers, doctors, scientists, politicians, NGOs and government agencies. This page briefly and simply describes how we propose to regulate the cultivation and use of cannabis for industrial, scientific and medical purposes.
What cannabis allowed to produce?
Medicinal cannabis under the Project is cannabis with a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content of more than 1%. The maximum permissible content of THC, as well as the indicators of CBD (cannabidiol) should be set by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at the request of The State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control within 3 months from the date of adoption of the law.
Who will regulate production and turnover?
Regulator — Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The implementation of state policy in this area will be entrusted to The State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control. Certain powers to control production and circulation are entrusted to the National Police of Ukraine.
What about taxation?
The project does not resolve the issue of taxation. Current legislation does not include cannabis in agricultural products, i.e. does NOT apply the so-called simplified taxation system to cannabis.
What are the requirements for the manufacturer?
License. The standard license is valid for 5 years and is issued by the State Medical Service. The terms of licensing must be established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine within 3 months from the date of adoption of the law.
Greenhouses. The project envisages cultivation exclusively in closed soil.
Quotas. Every year, the Cabinet of Ministers determines quotas for the production and storage of medical cannabis.
Laboratory control. The manufacturer must have its own laboratory or contract with a laboratory to control THC/CBD indicators.
Personnel. Only mentally healthy people with no criminal record and no alcohol or drug addiction can work with medicinal cannabis.
National police permit for the use of premises where interaction with cannabis takes place, availability of 24-hour security and access regime
Marking of each batch and unit of packaged products
Registration of all actions related to the movement of medicinal cannabis in the public register of narcotics
What are the requirements before sale?
THC drugs are manufactured under license, prescribed and sold only on prescription. Drugs with CBD are regulated as dietary supplements – i.e. freely produced and sold.