Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico issues first marijuana usage and growing permit

The Mexican government granted the first permits allowing growing and possession of marijuana for personal use on Friday.

The government's medical protection agency said the permits will apply only to the four plaintiffs who won a November Supreme Court ruling.

The permits won't allow smoking marijuana in the presence of children or anyone who hasn't given consent.

The permits also don't allow the sale or distribution of the drug.

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