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national ban
Coverage of national ban in the Nexus archive.
- Nepal province legalizes use of medical marijuana
A provincial government in Nepal has legalized the use and growing of marijuana for medical purposes despite a national ban.
- Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
Nepal's Gandaki province has legalized medical cannabis farming and use despite a national ban. Farmers must obtain official permission and are closely monitored, while the national law imposes penalties for possession and distribution. The province, home to Pokhara, allows cannabis use during the Shivaratri festival, reflecting its cultural and religious significance.