Cannabis production has been allowed in 19 provinces across Turkey in a controlled manner, in a bid to combat illegal production, according to a decree by the Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry in late September, the T24 news website reported.
In line with the decree, ministry-sanctioned cannabis production will be possible in the provinces of Amasya, Antalya, Bartin, Burdur, Çorum, Izmir, Karabük, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kütahya, Malatya, Ordu, Rize, Samsun, Sinop, Tokat, Usak, Yozgat and Zonguldak.
Permission will initially be effective for a maximum three-year period, according to the decree.
