iHemp Magazine iHemp - Issue 7 - Aug 2019 | Page 12

CBD in the UK is 'over the counter' Sorry, in NZ CBD is 'prescription only' Does that seem a little unfair? I n 2006 Helen Clark laid the foundation for a thriving hemp industry in New Zealand and here we are 13 years later still battling to get CBD into the hands of the people that most need it. Luckily there are superheros out there fighting the good fight on your behalf. Sally King is the General Manager of the New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Council. Marco interviews her below and asks "What does she think the CBD Economy would look like, if it was indeed enabled." This is how you can make CBD 'over the counter' in New Zealand: The Ministry of Health has opened public consultation on the proposals for the medicinal cannabis regulations needed to support the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme. Consultation closes Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 5 pm. MAKE YOUR SUBMISSION: Read Consultation Document here MOH Notification here https://youtu.be/CHcF3xtNWDE 12 Online tool for Submissions here q 13