Cannabis is legal if THC is within limits: let's find out the truth

Over the last few years, Italy has also witnessed the affirmation and constant expansion of the legal cannabis market. According to Law 242 of December 2016, In Italy, the production and marketing of cannabis (flowers, oils and derivatives) containing the active ingredient THC at a level not exceeding 0,2% is considered legal. or in any case not greater than 0,5%. If it exceeds 0,5%, the judicial authorities have the power to destroy or seize the cultivation. These parameters are, therefore, established by law and there is no reason to entertain further doubts: the cultivation of cannabis, as long as it is within the legal limits, is not prohibited and does not require authorization. Uses permitted by law

Legal cannabis can be used in different ways. Seeds can be used to produce food such as oil, bread, biscuits or pasta, as well as for the production of cosmetics. These are foods with a pleasant taste, also recommended from a nutritional point of view, as They contain a lot of proteins, are easily digestible and have a good balance between omega 3 and omega 6Hemp fibers are also very resistant, have great insulating power and can be used in clothing and green building. La weed light It can be purchased completely legally even online as long as you are 18 years old.

There is no mention of this in the 2016 law recreational use, which is prohibited by previous notes and laws. In short, it does not prohibit or allow the personal use of legal cannabis, but its use as a narcotic substance is prohibited by all other health laws in force.

Since there is no precise formulation of the law on personal use, one must be careful when buying legal hemp. You need to make sure that the THC is not more than 0,5%. It is also advisable to bring the receipt with you. In this way, if you are stopped for possession of legal cannabis, it becomes easier to prove the purchase. Make sure that the packaging reports all the information regarding the THC content and leave the package sealed when you take it from the store to your destination. Even if the police proceed with the seizure, the legal cannabis will be returned without consequences after the appropriate analyses. The case of purchasing on the Internet is different, Some online shops also handle shipping very quickly and in total respect of privacy., with delivery in a completely anonymous form.

Differences between legal and illegal cannabis

Many people still get confused between legal cannabis and illegal cannabis. In the first case, since the THC is less than 0,5%, no psychotropic effect is produced. At most, taking the legal light cannabis you may feel a slight sensation of relaxation.

For the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, a separate discussion is needed. It is not possible to grow it privately: in Italy, therapeutic cannabis is produced only by the military chemical-pharmaceutical plant in Florence and has a THC level ranging from 5% to 8%. Medical cannabis is sold only in pharmacies that use it in various preparations and personal use is not permitted, you risk two to six years in prison.

In summary ...

Legal light cannabis or legal hemp is defined by Italian law 242 (December 2016) based on the level of THC: it must not exceed 0,2% or in any case 0,6%. Personal use for recreational purposes is not mentioned in law 242, therefore the previous health regulations on the matter, which prohibit it, are considered valid. Legal hemp can also be purchased online and it is advisable to ensure that the limit of 0,6% THC is not exceeded.