The government will list cannabidiol (CBD) as a dangerous drug from tomorrow (1st) and be controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.
Before the new law took effect, the government arranged disposal boxes for citizens to voluntarily dispose of CBD-containing objects. As of the 29th of this month, a total of about 77,400 CBD-containing objects were collected, mainly skin care products, oral oils, health supplements, etc. , will be arranged with general waste disposal.
▼On January 27, products containing cannabidiol (CBD) were sold on the market before being listed as drugs▼
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Government collection of CBD products to be disposed of with general waste
On the last day yesterday (30th), the government placed CBD disposal boxes at 10 government premises for citizens to voluntarily dispose of objects containing CBD, and to assist citizens in need to dispose of large quantities.
As of the 29th of this month, the government has collected about 77,400 objects containing CBD, mainly skin care products, oral oils, health supplements, etc.
The government issued a draft early, listing examples of CBD-containing ingredients.
The government stated earlier that the purpose of setting up disposal bins is to prevent products from being improperly disposed of, or fall into the hands of others for resale, and will not object to the public disposing of them in the form of household waste, but random disposal will be illegal after the law takes effect.
The Security Bureau responded to the inquiry yesterday and stated that after collecting CBD products, the relevant products will be treated in the same way as general garbage.
▼Collection status on the last day of setting up CBD disposal boxes in the Tsuen Wan Government Offices on January 30▼
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Crimes involving CBD can be sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of 5 million yuan
A government spokesman said today that in order to protect public health and combat drug problems, CBD has been included in Schedule 1 of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance in 2022. From tomorrow, CBD will be subject to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Section 1) like other dangerous drugs. 134), the government once again advises passengers not to bring CBD and its products to Hong Kong from other places.
The spokesman said police and Customs would continue to make every effort to crack down on drug crimes, including those involving CBD.
Trafficking and illegal manufacturing of CBD and its products can result in a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of 5 million yuan.
Possessing and taking the substance in contravention of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance carries a maximum penalty of seven years in jail and a fine of $1 million.
▼On January 27, the customs explained the prohibition of sales and possession of cannabidiol (CBD)-containing products from 2.1▼
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The government appeals to the public to call the Police's drug reporting hotline at 2527 1234 or the Hong Kong Customs' reporting hotline at 2545 6182 if they have any information related to CBD and other dangerous drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, ketamine and "ice".
CBD will be regulated from this Wednesday. The last day of collection today is the last day. Only sporadic citizens discarded CBD. Cannabidiol 2.1 is listed. The drug industry is worrying about underground transactions. Shops buy one get one free. CBD cannabidiol will be listed as a dangerous drug. Uncertain identification should be declared for anti-drugs｜The police will vigorously crack down on the CBD West Kowloon Cultural District. An exhibition will be set up tomorrow to promote positive thinking. The Anti-drug Department: It is illegal to dispose of CBD-containing products before February 1 next year. The government gazetted cannabis on Friday Diphenol CBD products are included in the Dangerous Drugs and Chemicals Control Regulations.