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Cannabis products are becoming more and more popular worldwide. While there are many that favour the recreational use of cannabis, acceptance is actually being driven more and more by the substance's many medical uses.
Companies such as Mold-Rite are betting on further acceptance rather than regression and marketing packaging items that are specifically designed to hold cannabis products.
Prohibition in the USA came and went at the start of the 20th Century, and cannabis may find itself in the same sort of situation. The contemporary push toward legalization began in the USA when Oregon decriminalized marijuana in 1973. Since then, the process has slowly but surely crept forward, and today, 23 states have laws offering legalized medical cannabis and four (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) where the substance is completely legal to use, even recreationally.
A substance that has been controversial for so long is slowly but surely going to make its way into the North American market, and by extension, start to make its way into other markets. When that happens, cannabis products will require specialized packaging. Hence, Mold-Rite has already developed and begun to market packaging concepts especially designed for cannabis containment. Most of the solutions offer child-proofing to ensure safe household storage.
Take a look at the map and rollover/tap on the points for a snapshot of the legal state of cannabis around the world. The substance is clearly in a state of flux throughout a number of nations.
Cannabis is illegal to possess, sell, transport, and grow. Only the transport of large amounts of the substance is considered a grave offence. Medical marijuana or cannabis used in the industrial sector are allowed and regulated by the federal government. The Canadian government under the Liberal party is re-evaluating this position and wishes to legalize personal use. The Conservative party wishes to decriminalize it rather than allow recreational use.
The rift between federal and state levels of government in the USA is extraordinarily apparent with regard to this issue. Cannabis is illegal at the federal level but considered legal in Maine, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Oregon, Nevada, California, Colorado, Washington, and Alaska. The substance has been decriminalized in 18 states and is legal as medicine in 25 states.
Personal use is accepted in Colombia up to 22 grams. Medical or scientific research has no weight limits, but must be approved by the National Anti-narcotics Council. Each Colombian may own up to 20 individual plants for personal use. Mass transport or selling of cannabis is illegal.
Owning illegal substances like cannabis for personal use is penalized with an official warning and may lead to community service and/or classes on the effects of recreational substances. The same applies to cultivation of small amounts. In Brazil, the selling and transportation of all illicit substances is considered drug trafficking and can mean hefty fines as well as 5 to 15 years in prison.
Under José Mujica, Uruguay fully legalized any use of cannabis. In 2013, a bill was passed legalizing and regulating the production and sale of the drug. Buyers must be 18 or older, residents of Uruguay, and must register with the authorities. The government is allowed to grow cannabis to be legally sold or may authorize private business to do so.
It is illegal for UK residents to possess cannabis in any form, though low-THC strains (hemp) are commonly used in industry and have been for hundreds of years. Cannabis is a class B drug and carries penalties for unlicensed dealing, production, or trafficking of up to 14 years in prison, unlimited fines, or both. Official petitions have been filed with government offices to set up parliamentary debate on the matter.
The possession and use of cannabis up to 5g has been decriminalized. Marijuana may be used at licensed coffeeshops. It is illegal to transport or grow large amounts of cannabis, but consumers who have 5 plants or less are not charged criminally, simply fined. Authorities may confiscate any amount at car checks near the country's borders.
Consuming, owning, selling, or growing cannabis is illegal. New legislation enacted in 2013 allows the sale of medications that contain cannabis derivatives. The maximum punishment for a personal offence is up to one year of imprisonment or a maximum fine of 3,750€. Individuals may even be upgraded to a drug trafficking charge. In reality, cases are context-dependant and users that are arrested with small quantities are rarely prosecuted.
Personal use is legal in private. Those who use the drug in public may be fined. Selling and transporting cannabis is illegal, but possession is legal up to 70g. It is legal to grow cannabis for personal use but it may not be visible to the public. If plants can be glimpsed from a street or other public place, it is a non-criminal offence and is punished with a fine.
The possession of cannabis, as well as its sale, transport, or cultivation is illegal and heavily penalized in Senegal. Many of those arrested in Senegal for drug-related offences tend to be local cannabis dealers or users who wind up waiting in prison prior to trial. Some perish due to illness while awaiting release or trial. Decriminalization is being evaluated but is not a central platform of the current political arena.
All aspects of cannabis are illegal in Tanzania. Due to its position, it is a trade route favourite for the transport of many illicit goods. In general, laws can not be enforced effectively due to limited governmental resources as well as what many consider to be systemic local corruption.
All personal offences related to use or possession of recreational drugs are punished with imprisonment of up to six months in prison. Selling or transporting large amounts of illicit substances carry harsher penalties and may lead to execution. Non-Saudis may be deported if caught.
It is criminal to have more than 6g of cannabis or 20 plants in Russia and is generally considered trafficking; under that, possession is decriminalized and carries a fine. In general, between 6g and 100g is not enforced as trafficking, but is criminal and may be punished with anything from a light fine to two years in prison.
All aspects of cannabis use, possession, transport, or sale are considered illegal and criminal in the People's Republic of China. Cultivation of hemp (low-THC strains of cannabis), a major Chinese industry, is legal. Personal use in major urban centres is generally overlooked in order to avoid bureaucracy and paperwork.
All aspects of cannabis use, possession, transport, sale, or cultivation are illegal and criminal and heavily penalized. Use and possession are punishable by up to five years imprisonment and a fine. Cultivation, sale, and transport are punishable by up to seven or ten years imprisonment and a fine.
Cannabis has been decriminalized for personal use in small amounts in the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. It remains a criminal offence in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. Enforcement varies from state to state, but criminal convictions for small amounts is unlikely. In 2016, the Australian Government legalized the growing of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes.
Clearly, there are some places that are more substance-friendly than others. Without passing judgement either way, it's apparent that there are nations that tend more toward personal liberty while others seek to create a better social experience through legislated values.
10.- India
9.- Argentina
8.- The Netherlands
7.- Uruguay
6.- Spain
5.- Canada
4.- Mexico
3.- Jamaica
2.- Ecuador
1.- Czech Republic
10.- Sweden
9.- Japan
8.- United Arab Emirates
7.- Indonesia
6.- China
5.- Malaysia
4.- Singapore
3.- Vietnam
2.- Saudi Arabia
1.- Iran
With the advent of many countries passing new laws or reconsidering personal use policies, Mold-Rite has released is its full line of jars and childproof closures especially indicated for legalized cannabis.
Highly resistant and compatible, the jars also seal extremely well to prevent the distinctive odour from wafting out and permeating fridges or cupboards. Part of a larger push to provide simple and easy to use packaging to the pharmaceutical industry, the cannabis storage line is also ideal for a number of other products that may require childproofing or excellent sealing.
The jars are designed to keep the product fresh for quite a long period of time without allowing odours to escape. This is important to many consumers that wish to keep their use of the substance to themselves.
Apart from the personal and moral implications of using a substance recreationally, it's evident that the use of cannabis within the pharmaceutical and medical arenas is on the rise, due to a number pf advances made in the treatment of glaucoma, epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and more general issues like anxiety or pain management. In order to ensure patients are able to use the treatment safely and effectively in the home, Mold-Rite stands at the forefront of a new market era, poised to offer companies the packaging their consumers actually need.
