Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

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Submissions are now closed (since 28 April 2023)

Justice and Correctional Services

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services invites you to submit written submissions on proposed amendments to the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill [B19 – 2020].

The proposed amendment(s) seek to broaden the scope of the Bill to include provisions relating to the commercialisation of hemp.

The National Assembly granted permission to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on 28 February 2023 to inquire into extending the subject of Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill in terms of Rule 286(4)(b).

Committee Report

Submissions can be emailed to Mr V Ramaano at [email protected] by no later than Friday, 28 April 2023.

Please indicate your interest in making a verbal presentation.

Enquiries can be directed to Mr V Ramaano on tel (021) 403 3820 or cell 083 709 8427


Issued by the Parliamentary Communication Services on behalf of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Bulelani Magwanishe.


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