The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has cautioned the public that it has not authorised any person, group, or organisation to act as intermediaries in the acquisition of cannabis cultivation licences.
In a statement issued on September 1, 2025, the Commission emphasised that all licensing procedures will be managed exclusively by NACOC. It warned prospective applicants not to pay money to individuals posing as agents or consultants.
According to NACOC, the official fees for cannabis licences will be published only after they receive Parliament’s approval. The public has therefore been advised to remain patient as Parliament finalises the regulatory framework.
The Commission further clarified that, under Section 43 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), as amended by Act 1100 of 2023, the Minister for the Interior may grant licences solely for the cultivation of cannabis for industrial or medicinal purposes with a THC level not exceeding 0.3 percent. Recreational use of cannabis remains strictly prohibited.
NACOC assured that a transparent and fair licensing regime will be implemented but reminded the public that until the framework is fully operational, the cultivation, possession, sale, and trafficking of cannabis remain illegal.
