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Kazakhstan Approves Industrial Hemp Law, Issues Licenses

4/17/2025

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Kazakhstan's Mazhilis has taken a bold step by approving a law to legalize industrial hemp cultivation, easing regulatory hurdles. Vice Minister Sanzhar Adilov announced the issuance of four licenses for manufacturing, while addressing concerns over drug use by emphasizing the low THC content. This initiative also aims to reduce reliance on paper imports, echoing previous proposals.

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Kazakhstan's Mazhilis has taken a bold step by approving a law to legalize industrial hemp cultivation, easing regulatory hurdles. Vice Minister Sanzhar Adilov announced the issuance of four licenses for manufacturing, while addressing concerns over drug use by emphasizing the low THC content. This initiative also aims to reduce reliance on paper imports, echoing previous proposals.