The private member’s bill will allow Canberrans over 18 to possess 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants
Possessing and growing cannabis for personal use looks set to become legal in Australia’s capital.
The ACT Legislative Assembly is expected to pass a private member’s bill on Wednesday from Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson that would allow Canberrans over 18 to possess 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants.
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