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Malta Tightens Cannabis Laws After Legalization Breakthrough

5/13/2025

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Malta has made history as the first European nation to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2021. In a recent move, lawmakers imposed stricter regulations, mandating a 250-meter distance from schools for cannabis associations. The Malta Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis has also introduced amendments to allow Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations to produce resin, ensuring access while keeping possession limits intact.

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Malta has made history as the first European nation to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2021. In a recent move, lawmakers imposed stricter regulations, mandating a 250-meter distance from schools for cannabis associations. The Malta Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis has also introduced amendments to allow Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations to produce resin, ensuring access while keeping possession limits intact.