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Medical — LegalOceania

New Zealand

New Zealand’s Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Act 2018 established a medical cannabis scheme. The Medicinal Cannabis Agency within the Ministry of Health oversees licensing and product quality standards. A 2020 recreational referendum narrowly failed (48.4% in favor).

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Regulator
Medicinal Cannabis Agency
Key Legislation
Misuse of Drugs
Year Legalized
2018
Program Size
Growing domestic industry with export...

Key Facts

  • The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme became operational on 1 April 2020
  • Any doctor can prescribe cannabis-based products — no specialist referral required
  • The 2020 recreational cannabis referendum failed with 48.4% support
  • License types include cultivation, nursery, manufacturing, and research
  • Minimum quality standards align with pharmaceutical GMP requirements

Key Legislation

Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Act 2018

Regulatory Body

Medicinal Cannabis Agency (Ministry of Health)

Country Info
ISO Code
NZ
Region
Oceania
Tier
Tier 1 — Active Program
Status
Medical — Legal
Sources
Medicinal Cannabis AgencyLegislation — Amendment Act 2018
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.