Cannabis in Malta
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Cannabis in Malta is illegal but partially decriminalized.
Enforcement[edit]
Simple possession will still remain an "arrestable offense" is for the police to be able to fight drug trafficking, and says that the possession of a minimal amount of drugs for personal consumption will effectively be decriminalized. First-time offenders will be handed fines of between €50 and €100 in the case of cannabis possession. Repeat offenders will appear before a Drug Offenders Rehabilitation Board, headed by retired Chief of Justice, which will set conditions for rehabilitation. Breaching the conditions would be tantamount to a criminal offense. The Magistrates Court - in cases not involving the use of weapons or violence - would be able to act as a Drugs Court and refer the accused for treatment to the rehabilitation board.
Guerrilla gardening[edit]
In 2014 news media reported that cannabis saplings were appearing in roundabouts and centre strips in Gozo and Zebbug.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Allied Newspapers Ltd (2014-05-19). "Cannabis saplings in Zebbug roundabout removed". Timesofmalta.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
- http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/51881/new_drugs_reform_law_into_force_today_what_has_changed#.WDYlVpLvhDq
- http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-03-17/local-news/Simple-possession-to-remain-an-arrestable-offence-but-only-to-fight-drug-trade-Bonnici-6736132323
Further reading[edit]
- Muscat, Matthew. Report on the White Paper regarding Drug Laws Reform (PDF). Fondazzjoni Mid-Dlam għad-Dawl. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
