Decriminalisation to be considered separately in the future
The health minister says there will be a consultation on decriminalising cannabis for non-medicinal use in the future.
The Department of Health and Social Care is currently seeking views from the public on medicinal cannabis and the cultivation of hemp.
Speaking on Manx Radio's Perspective programme, David Ashford confirmed a further consultation would follow:
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