Lawmakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, recently approved a medical cannabis policy modernization measure. The decision by the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina comes after years of hard work by cannabis advocates.

“The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) has adopted a decision to legalize cannabis for medical purposes.” reported Vijesti in its local coverage. “This information was published on Facebook by Saša Magazinović, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the BiH Parliament, stating that it is the result of years of struggle, perseverance and facing numerous obstructions.”

• Defines qualifying conditions
• Requires a doctor’s prescription and approval
• Mandates strict record-keeping
• Regulates production and distribution
• Establishes restrictions for sales and storage

“The implementation is gradual and sensible, as medical cannabis in recent years has increasingly been viewed as a tool to alleviate symptoms in people with chronic or serious illnesses, provided it is used responsibly and regulated.” reported Mezha in its local coverage. “Overall, the changes aim to broaden the range of available medicinal products with strict oversight and patient protection, while preventing potential abuses.”