Legal solutions for Cannabusiness

To date the Prince Judgment remains the primary legal framework for Private Cannabis Clubs (“PCC”) and, more generally, the private cultivation, possession, and consumption of cannabis by adults in South Africa. However there have been some positive developments as the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has started to facilitate the procedure by which licence to cultivate, manufacture, and distribute medicinal cannabis products can be obtained. The hemp Cannabis sector has also seen progress with the provision for the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development making provisions for permits and  registration for the hemp cannabis sector.

Whether it is in the largely unregulated (and sometimes awkward) private space, the medical space, or the industrial space, Legalese is able to provide clear and detailed advice concerning the lawfulness of its clients’ cannabusiness models. We can also assist with obtaining any appropriate licences, registrations, and other relevant compliance requirements that may lie ahead of you.

Essentially, we are here to assist our clients to gear up for the industry’s imminent boom. Certain cannabusiness models may not be lawful and feasible right now, but there are ways to prepare a brand and business strategically and commercially for when it is. Our in-depth understanding of the appropriate legal frameworks, alongside our positioning in the sector, empowers us to develop our clients’ presence and vision for themselves as leaders within the industry.