Czech Republic legalises marijuana use

THE Czech Republic has legalised marijuana for medical use.

By The Newsroom Saturday, 16th February 2013, 12:00 am

President Vaclav Klaus approved the move yesterday, after the Prague parliament supported it.

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The new law allows marijuana to be imported and later grown locally by registered firms, licensed to do this.

Patients will need a prescription from a doctor to get the drug at pharmacies and treatment will not be covered by health insurance.