Uruguay pharmacies start selling cannabis straight to consumers

Pharmacies in Uruguay have begun selling cannabis directly to consumers, culminating a long and pioneering legalization effort that began over three years ago.

The nearly 5,000 users who have registered with the government in the small South American country of 3.5 million will be able to buy five-gram (0.18oz) sealed packets for $6.50 each.

Uruguay became the first country in the world to pass a law legalizing the recreational use, sale and cultivation of marijuana in 2013. But implementation has been slow, and since then several other countries have moved towards a more flexible approach.

In Uruguay, any citizen over the age of 18 can register to buy cannabis. Using fingerprint recognition, they can buy up to 40 grams (1.41oz) monthly for their personal use, choosing between two brands – “Alfa 1” and “Beta 1.”

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