Hemp and cannabis are not distinguished in the Maltese regulatory framework, and the country lacks a legal regime for the cultivation and processing of hemp. We expect significant developments in the hemp and cannabis sector in Malta, as heated public debate over cannabis-derived products has been going on for the past few months, since Parliament passed a law to legalise recreational cannabis in December 2021.
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, cannabinoids and cannabis, covering everything from processing and cultivation to finished products, import/export and the countries medical and recreational cannabis regime.