The Industrial Hemp Growers Association, which represents producers of sowing hemp or “cannabis sativa”, is calling for evidence to be sought that would confirm the historical use of sowing hemp – including both scientific publications and research. This would allow evidence to be submitted to the EC that sowing hemp has been used in Latvia since ancient times, the association's head points out.
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In recent weeks, both in the Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers, the thesis has been heard once again: “We must act this way, otherwise there will be penalties, infringement procedures, etc.” Often, such a pseudo-argument completely excludes reasonable disputes, discussions, or alternatives, forcing those responsible to make decisions hastily and not always in the interests of Latvia. Why is that?
Old habits are hardening - someone somewhere knows better, let us rely on them
Lack of sufficient capacity or laziness to defend a different point of view
A generation of cabinet officials has been created who are accustomed to accepting rather than delving into matters
This is a serious problem for Latvia for which no solution is being sought. It will probably be all right somehow...
Changes expected in the hemp product supply chain
