Cannabis in Bosnia and Herzegovina explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bosnia Today . 92 percent of students support marijuana legalization in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bosnia Today . Bosniatoday.ba . 2016-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161201083715/http://www.bosniatoday.ba/92-percent-of-students-support-marijuana-legalization-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/ . 2016-12-01 . dead .
  2. Web site: Bosnia Today . Bosnia to legalize medical marijuana this year - Bosnia Today . Bosniatoday.ba . 2016-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160924221422/http://www.bosniatoday.ba/bosnia-to-legalize-medical-marijuana-this-year/ . 2016-09-24 . dead .
  3. Book: Smuggling in Southeast Europe: The Yugoslav Wars and the Development of Regional Criminal Networks in the Balkans. 2002. CSD. 978-954-477-099-0. 43–.

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