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The Belize Medical and Dental Association (BMDA) has proposed that the Government of Belize cap individual’s recreational use for marijuana at 30 grams per month. The BMDA, in their letter to the Government, recommended “that the maximum monthly allotment per registered Cannabis Program Identification Cardholder be 30 grams of cannabis Sativa. Equally, tourists should be allowed a monthly allotment of 30 grams of cannabis Sativa.” This position challenges the current language

Introduction: The Belize Medical and Dental Association (BMDA) is a responsible organization in civil society that advocates for the proper implementation and practice of healthcare policies in Belize. The BMDA believes that the legalization and regulation of Marijuana (Cannabis products) can have both positive and negative impacts on our Belizean society and the development of our country. Historical Context: “The Belize Medical and Dental Association of Belize (BMDA) is an

The longstanding church-and-state relationship appears to be at risk thanks to the government’s lack of meaningful consultation on marijuana legalization and several other national issues, the Council of Churches expressed this week via a two-page press release. In its release the Council of Churches (“the Council”) wrote: “With regard to other important issues facing our nation, such as the legalization of marijuana issue, the government is moving forward on this legislation