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cannabis plant [Global Index]


ARTICLE-1     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) "Cannabis plant" means any plant of the genus Cannabis; ...


ARTICLE-3     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (ii) The cultivation of opium poppy, coca bush or cannabis plant for the purpose of the production of narcotic drugs contrary to the provisions of the 1961 Convention and the 1961 Convention as amended; ...


ARTICLE-14     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. Each Party shall take appropriate measures to prevent illicit cultivation of and to eradicate plants containing narcotic or psychotropic substances, such as opium poppy, coca bush and cannabis plants, cultivated illicitly in its territory. The measures adopted shall respect fundamental human rights and shall take due account of traditional licit uses, where there is historic evidence of such use, as well as the protection of the environment. ...