Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Police reveals that on June 9, 65 unlocks “marijuana”, anyone can smoke. But do not disturb others, especially smoking in public is punishable by three months’ imprisonment, a fine of 25,000 baht, warning that extracts with a THC content of more than 0.2% are still illegal.
In the case of unlocking “marijuana” according to the notification of the Ministry of Public Health, subject to specifying the name of the drug in category 5 BE 2022, resulting in various parts of the cannabis plant, including inflorescences, bark, stems, fibers, branches, roots, leaves, whether fresh or dried. Residues or residues from the extraction of cannabis and cannabis rubber. No longer has a drug status. Except for cannabis extracts, hemp, which contains more than 0.2% of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is still considered a drug. with effect from 9 June onwards
Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Deputy Police Commissioner) and Director of the Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Center. Royal Thai Police (Director of the Royal Thai Police.) revealed the law enforcement that since June 9, cannabis plants are not considered drugs. and abolishing the offense of manufacturing, importing or exporting, having in possession Selling, having in possession for consumption or consuming cannabis plants, including smoking, is not an offense
Possession of cannabis plants or grow cannabis no matter how many But the unlicensed availability, use, and distribution of cannabis extracts containing more than 0.2% THC. no doctor’s prescription Not certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the cannabis extract is sourced from outside the Kingdom. is also considered an offense under the law
However, when the police detect it, they will not be prosecuted immediately. because it is not a fault in front The police had to seize the extract and send a specialist to investigate the THC substance to find the source. Check evidence of permission If found illegal will be summoned to report the allegations prosecute later
who can smoke but do not interfere with the rights of others
Pol Gen Roy said that from 9 June onwards Smoking marijuana is not guilty. But smoking marijuana in public that interferes with the rights of others is an offense. Public Health Act 1992, imprisonment of not more than 3 months, a fine of not more than 25,000 baht, however, smoking marijuana in public places There is no direct control law, such as cigarettes, which is under the Tobacco Products Control Act.
When the law abolishes the offense of cannabis plants A total of 4,200 inmates and convicts in marijuana cases will be released. by the National Police Office He has issued a letter ordering investigators across the country to not prosecute the cannabis plant in the investigative class. In the event that the court has issued an arrest warrant request to withdraw the arrest warrant But if there are other offenses involved, the legal proceedings for other offenses will continue.
In addition, return the property of the property in the cannabis plant case. including the personal belongings of the accused that has not yet been destroyed or take advantage or sold at auction according to the judgment Assets related to actions in cannabis-related cases that the police seized or seized, but there is no order of the Asset Inspection Committee or the Secretary-General of the NACC to temporarily seize or attach Notify the owner of the property to collect all returns.
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