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Nepal’s Gandaki Province just legalized medical cannabis farming and use—despite a national ban—marking a bold cultural and legal shift. Farmers must get permits and be monitored, while nationwide penalties for possession or sale remain severe. Cannabis, deeply rooted in Nepal’s heritage and religious traditions, was criminalized in the 70s but still smokes during festivals like Shivaratri—with authorities often turning a blind eye. Activists’ push has paid off here, setting a precedent that could ripple across provinces as Nepal reevaluates its war on weed.

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