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Injunction has allowed those who already held licences to continue growing marijuana until the Federal Court decision
VANCOUVER – A Federal Court judge is expected to release a decision today on whether medical marijuana patients have the right to grow their own cannabis.
The constitutional challenge was launched by four British Columbia residents who argued that legislation introduced by the previous Conservative government violated their charter rights.
The Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations were introduced in 2013 and required patients to buy cannabis from licensed producers instead of growing their own.
An injunction has allowed those who already held licences to continue growing marijuana until the Federal Court decision, which is set to have national impact on medical cannabis users and the new Liberal government.
The Liberals have committed to regulating and legalizing recreational marijuana but have said little about their...
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