NACOC Warns Public Against Unauthorized Cannabis License Agents
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has issued a public warning against individuals and groups claiming to facilitate the acquisition of cannabis licenses in Ghana. According to Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at NACOC, no entity has been authorized, accredited, or certified to broker or secure cannabis licenses.
The Commission emphasizes that all licensing processes will be conducted solely by NACOC, and applicants are advised not to pay money to anyone purporting to act as an agent or consultant. Official fees and charges applicable to the licensing process will be published by NACOC upon approval by Parliament.
Licenses will be granted for industrial purposes, such as fibre or seed production, or for medicinal purposes, with a THC content not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis. Recreational use of cannabis remains strictly prohibited.
NACOC has instituted policies and measures to ensure a transparent, fair, and robust cannabis regulatory regime. The public is cautioned against individuals or groups collecting payments under the pretense of facilitating cannabis trade licenses. To avoid falling victim to scams, it is essential to verify information through NACOC’s official channels.
The public is advised to exercise patience while Parliament finalizes the procedures for acquiring cannabis licenses. Until the framework is finalized and licenses are duly issued, the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis and other narcotic drugs remain prohibited by law, except as expressly permitted under Act 1019. Official updates will be communicated only through NACOC’s verified channels.
