Uruguay Holds Its First Marijuana Fair

December 17, 2014
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‘Expo Cannabis’, Uruguay’s first marijuana fair, was held in Montevideo on Dec 14 to 15, a year after the Uruguay government approved the bill that legalizes, regulates and taxes the drug. Various events which includes symposiums with local and foreign experts, film showing, workshops and product sales were conducted.

The exposition endeavours to demystify and de-stigmatise cannabis by informing the public about its medicinal and industrial uses. The harmful effects of using it was also discussed. One of the event organizers, director Mercedes Ponce de Leon, said the fair is a venue of exchange for state players, social organisations, research centres, private players and the public. [Read More]

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