Panama And Cannabis
Briefly

Panama, a country rich in biodiversity and tourism, has made notable progress in cannabis law. In 2021, it became the first Central American nation to legalize medical cannabis through Law 242, allowing its therapeutic use. This decision was largely driven by patient demands for legal access to cannabis products due to medical conditions. In September 2022, new regulations were introduced to oversee the new framework, including the establishment of a dedicated National Directorate to monitor the medical cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
In 2021, Panama became the first Central American nation to legalize medical cannabis when President Laurentino Cortizo signed Law 242, allowing for medicinal use.
The Panamanian government established regulations in September 2022 to support Law 242, creating a National Directorate for monitoring medical cannabis activities under the Ministry of Public Security.
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