Tanzania Legislator Wants Govt to Legalise Use of Marijuana

Opposition MP Jumanne Kishimba has said the country should consider legalising the growing and use of marijuana for medical purposes to generate millions of shillings. Farming and consumption of marijuana is illegal in Tanzania. One could be imprisoned for 30 years and, or fined millions of shillings if found with it.

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