On February 1st, 2023, CBD will be treated the same as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, in Hong Kong, and will be classed as a “dangerous drug.”
Punishment for people who possess or consume CBD face up to seven years in jail and fines of up to HK$1 million (US$127,000), under the changes.
Businesses in Hong Kong that sell extracts and CBD-infused products such as drinks, makeup and health supplements, will have to halt and shut down in order to avoid any discrepancies with the government. Hong Kong’s Security Bureau justified the changes by suggesting industry claims that CBD does not produce a psychoactive reaction “lack authoritative scientific proof.”
“Cannabis is a drug, and the government will categorize CBD as a dangerous drug . . . to protect the public’s health,” said John Lee, a former police officer who is Hong Kong’s current chief executive.
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