Does Malawi have a recreational use program?

No, Malawi does not have a recreational use program.

Does Malawi have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Malawi. The Cannabis Regulation Bill, approved by Malawi’s parliament in February 2020, made it legal to grow and produce industrial hemp and medical cannabis.

What are the rules for medical use?

Hospitals and clinics with a license and registration can recommend medicinal marijuana products to patients who meet the requirements and have a valid identification card. However,

Only with the signed permission of a parent or legal guardian who accepts responsibility for administering the medicinal cannabis dosage may a person under the age of 18 obtain an identification card.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

Their medical cannabis measure makes no mention of the medical conditions that qualify for medicinal marijuana access.

What are the medical program limits?

There are no clear medical rules available.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

There are no clear medical rules available.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

There are no clear medical rules available.

Is CBD legal in Malawi?

No, CBD is not legal in Malawi. Although the government has authorized the production and processing of cannabis for both medical and commercial uses, no particular laws or rules have been put in place that specifically cover the use, distribution, or ownership of CBD products. 

Is cannabis decriminalized in Malawi?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Malawi. In Malawi, there are severe regulations and punishments for cultivating, selling, and possessing cannabis.

Possession of cannabis under the Dangerous Drugs Act carries fines and a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison; cultivation and sale of cannabis carry much harsher penalties, up to and including life in prison.