Cannabis in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cannabis in Bosnia and Herzegovina is illegal.

Polling

In 2016, a survey conducted at the Faculty of Philosophy within Mostar University found that 92% of students supported legalizing cannabis for medical purposes.[1]

Possible legalization of medical cannabis

In 2016 it was announced that the Ministry of Civil Affairs had formed a task force to explore the legalizing of cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes.[2]

Cultivation

Following the 1992–1995 Bosnian War, Bosnia became a major producer of cannabis, with much of its output being routed through Slovenia and Croatia due to higher prices there.[3]

References
  1. Bosnia Today. "92 percent of students support marijuana legalization in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bosnia Today". Bosniatoday.ba. Archived from the original on 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  2. Bosnia Today. "Bosnia to legalize medical marijuana this year - Bosnia Today". Bosniatoday.ba. Archived from the original on 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  3. Smuggling in Southeast Europe: The Yugoslav Wars and the Development of Regional Criminal Networks in the Balkans. CSD. 2002. pp. 43–. ISBN 978-954-477-099-0.
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