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PAATSALA RESOURCES
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Explore selected resources for learning about cannabis—from research and policy to practical guides and current developments.
LAWS & POLICY
National laws · International treaties · Regulations · Policy documents
FORMS & TEMPLATES
Cultivation records · Compliance forms · Licensing examples · Operational templates
NEWS & UPDATES
Selected cannabis developments from around the world, with context and original sources.
RESEARCH & EVIDENCE
Research · Reports · Historical sources · Emerging evidence
NEWS & UPDATES
Nepal is moving to decriminalise cannabis
Nepali Times · Sudiksha Tuladhar · 22 August 2026
Gandaki Province’s new cannabis law has reopened Nepal’s national debate on how cannabis could be regulated for medical, industrial and agricultural purposes.
The article examines opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs, the need for testing and traceability, concerns about smallholder access, and the challenge of implementing provincial legislation while federal restrictions remain in place. Paatsala’s broader Gandaki discussions are reflected in the article’s emphasis on evidence, regulation, livelihoods and responsible implementation.
Gandaki legalizes medical cannabis cultivation and use
05 AUG 2026 · NEPAL · POLICY
Gandaki Province has enacted a law allowing 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. The development comes while cannabis remains prohibited under Nepal's national narcotics law.
WHY IT MATTERS
Gandaki provides an important real-world case study in how cannabis policy can begin evolving at the provincial level while national law remains restrictive.
For Paatsala, it is particularly significant. The emerging Gandaki framework helped shape the questions behind this platform: What do farmers, students, health professionals, entrepreneurs and policymakers need to know if regulation begins to change?
VIRGINIA UPDATE
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.
Featured resources
A small collection of useful starting points.
Nepal — Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act, 2033
Nepal legal reference
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International Drug Control Conventions
International cannabis policy reference
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Cannabis Record-Keeping & Reporting
Cultivation · Harvest · Processing · Testing
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Cannabis Licensing Forms & Templates
Licensing · Compliance · Operational documentation
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