I would just add that in the case of cannabis, the lawful excuse offence would apply to a person who has received permission to possess cannabis for medical reasons. In that case, for all practical purposes it is a medication.
Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice
I would just add that in the case of cannabis, the lawful excuse offence would apply to a person who has received permission to possess cannabis for medical reasons. In that case, for all practical purposes it is a medication.
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