Jul 13, 2021
A Closer Look at the Hemp Industry from Multiple Perspectives
Since an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act was presented in the House of Representatives on July second, the cannabis discussion which includes industrial hemp and marijuana has returned to its starting point. There are many who support a gradual move by the Government of Belize to legalize the cultivation, trade and possession of marijuana. There are also legitimate businessmen who appreciate the economic opportunities that the hemp industry can bring to the country and, of course, there is also the church whose position has remained steadfast from the onset. Tonight, we take a look at the plant at the heart of this controversial issue and visit a farm poised and ready for the new industry. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports.
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