Ghana will soon begin issuing licences for the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes, the country’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) said on Tuesday.
The move follows parliamentary approval of a regulatory and cost framework to operationalise the licensing regime. NACOC said only cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels not exceeding 0.3% will be permitted under the programme.
Licences will be granted to entities that meet strict security, traceability and quality assurance requirements, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, the Commission said in a statement.
NACOC warned prospective applicants against engaging intermediaries or groups claiming they can facilitate the licensing process, urging them to apply only through the Cannabis Regulations Department (CRD) and follow officially approved procedures.
The Commission reiterated that recreational cannabis use remains illegal in Ghana and said enforcement of existing laws would continue.
NACOC said it would work with relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, Ghana Standards Authority and the Food and Drugs Authority, to ensure effective implementation and monitoring.
The statement was signed by Francis Opoku Amoah, head of public affairs and international relations at NACOC
