Switzerland to launch 1st cannabis sale pilot in summer
By DW
01 May 2022 |
3:24 pm
Swiss authorities have approved a plan for pilot testing the sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes this summer in Basel, joining in on a debate over the pros and cons of selling cannabis legally.
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