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What’s changing?
Selected developments in cannabis policy, science and industry — explained with context and linked to original sources.
Current developments. Original sources. Paatsala context.
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Gandaki legalizes medical cannabis cultivation and use
05 AUG 2026 · NEPAL · POLICY
Gandaki Province has enacted a law establishing a provincial framework for the cultivation and medical use of cannabis, becoming the first province in Nepal to establish such a framework.
Under the new provincial law, farmers will require official permission and cultivation will be monitored by provincial authorities, while cannabis remains prohibited under Nepal’s national narcotics law.
Why it matters
Gandaki offers a real-world example of how cannabis policy can begin evolving at the provincial level while national law remains restrictive.
The development also raises practical questions central to Paatsala: what do farmers, students, health professionals, entrepreneurs and policymakers need to understand as regulation begins to change?
More updates
17 AUG 2026 · UNITED STATES · POLICY
Virginia tightens hemp rules as it prepares for regulated cannabis sales
Virginia has introduced tighter hemp-product rules while preparing for licensed adult-use cannabis sales beginning in 2027.