According to reports from Japanese media on Dec. 12, Japan has officially passed amendments to the Cannabis Control Law and the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law. These laws will explicitly prohibit the use of marijuana, which was previously not legislatively controlled, while also allowing for the medical use of it.
Under the revised legislation, marijuana and its psychoactive component, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), are now classified as narcotics and regulated under the narcotics control law, subjecting them to legal control. The penalties for illegal possession or use of cannabis have been increased to a maximum of 7 years imprisonment.
Additionally, Japan has also revised and passed the Cannabis Control Law, permitting the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The amended Cannabis Control Law allows for the medical use of cannabis, particularly highlighting the application of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating epilepsy. The amended laws will come into effect after their official announcement on Dec. 13.
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