Both parties are essentially proposing that the cultivation, distribution, purchasing, possession and consumption of adult-use cannabis should be legalised.
The major difference between both Bills is that the Left Bloc party is proposing State control of the entire circuit of cultivation, production and distribution – including a register of all users.
Another key difference between the two Bills is around the pricing of products.
“The prohibitionist policy is not a solution, in fact, it is part of the problem and enhances its aggravation by protecting the clandestine nature of trafficking and jeopardising of public health.
Momentum towards adult-use legalisation is gathering pace across Europe.
As predicted in the European Cannabis Report: 6th Edition earlier this year, Portugal may factor cannabis liberalisation into its post-pandemic economic recovery plans.
Cannabis remains illegal in most countries so please reference your local laws in relation to medical or recreational use.