KEY POINTS
- NACOC denies accrediting individuals or groups as cannabis licence brokers.
- All licensing processes will be handled directly by the Commission.
- Furthermore fees will only be published after parliamentary approval.
Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has warned the public not to engage with individuals or organisations claiming to act as intermediaries for cannabis cultivation licences, stressing that no such authorisations have been granted.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 1, NACOC said it has not accredited any person, association, or consultant to facilitate or secure cannabis licences on its behalf. Urging prospective applicants to avoid paying money to fraudulent agents.
“All licensing processes will be conducted solely by the Commission, not through third parties,” the statement said.
Fees and parliamentary approval
NACOC clarified that official fees and charges for cannabis licences will be published only after parliamentary approval. The Commission urged the public to remain patient as legislative processes conclude.
Legal framework
Futhermore the Commission cited Section 43 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), as amended by the 2023 law (Act 1100), which empowers the Minister for the Interior to grant licences exclusively for the cultivation of cannabis with THC content below 0.3 percent. Such licences cover only industrial uses such as fibre and seed production and medicinal applications. Recreational use also remains prohibited.
To reinforce transparency, NACOC noted that it has already developed regulatory measures. This under the Narcotics Control Commission (Cultivation and Management of Cannabis) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2475).
Caution to the public
Until the licensing framework is finalised and permits are officially issued, NACOC stressed that all other activities involving cannabis including possession, cultivation, sale, use, and trafficking remain illegal except where expressly permitted by law.
The Commission urged Ghanaians to rely solely on its official communication channels for verified information.
Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has warned the public not to engage with individuals or organisations claiming to act as intermediaries for cannabis cultivation licences. While stressing that no such authorisations have been granted.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 1, NACOC said it has not accredited any person, association, or consultant to facilitate or secure cannabis licences on its behalf, also urging prospective applicants to avoid paying money to fraudulent agents.
“All licensing processes will also be conducted solely by the Commission, not through third parties,” the statement said.
Fees and parliamentary approval
NACOC clarified that official fees and charges for cannabis licences will be published only after parliamentary approval. The Commission urged the public to remain patient as legislative processes conclude.
Legal framework
The Commission cited Section 43 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), as amended by the 2023 law (Act 1100), which empowers the Minister for the Interior to grant licences exclusively for the cultivation of cannabis with THC content below 0.3 percent. Such licences cover only industrial uses such as fibre and seed production and medicinal applications. Recreational use remains prohibited.
To reinforce transparency, NACOC noted that it has also already developed regulatory measures under the Narcotics Control Commission (Cultivation and Management of Cannabis) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2475).
Caution to the public
Until the licensing framework is finalised and permits are officially issued. NACOC stressed that all other activities involving cannabis including possession, cultivation, sale, use, and trafficking remain illegal except where expressly permitted by law.
The Commission further urged Ghanaians to rely solely on its official communication channels for verified information.
