The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made changes to the Procedure for the transportation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors, which regulate the transportation of hemp for medical purposes, the substance of cannabis, and medicinal products based on them. About this informs press service of the Ministry of Health.
From now on, medical cannabis can be transported by business entities of all forms of ownership, provided they have a license to transport narcotic drugs. In addition, licensed producers will also be able to carry out such transports themselves. A mandatory condition is to ensure the protection and safety of the cargo, for which the head of the business entity will be responsible. State security companies specializing in the protection of valuable cargo will be engaged for transportation.
Motor vehicles involved in the transportation of cannabis or products based on it must be equipped with satellite control systems that allow tracking the route and location of the vehicle. This requirement applies to the transport of more than 10 kg or 10 liters of active substance.
If the amount of cargo does not exceed 10 kg (l) and the transportation takes place within the boundaries of one city or region, the involvement of a security company is not mandatory, but the security of the cargo rests with the business entity.
Such goods are allowed to be transported only by road or air transport. The use of mail or trains to transport medical cannabis is prohibited.
Transportation will be carried out accompanied by an authorized person appointed by the head of the enterprise. Registration and control of the transportation will be carried out through the consignment notes, which must contain all the necessary information about the cargo.
The Ministry of Health noted that the new Transportation Procedure guarantees the safety and control over the transportation of medical cannabis on the territory of Ukraine, which is an important step for the development of the market of cannabis-based medicinal products.
