Synthetic Cannabis - Legal Status - Australasia

Australasia

Australia
A variety of synthetic cannabis called Kronic is available in Australia and, As of 15 June 2011 (2011-06-15), is not illegal. However, on June 13, 2011, the Western Australian state government made the decision to place a ban on any products containing synthetic cannabinoids, including brands such as Kronic, Kalma, Voodoo, Kaos, and Mango Kush, effective from Friday the June 17, 2011. This makes Western Australia the first state in Australia to make the synthetic cannabis-containing products illegal. The sale of synthetic cannabis will be banned in the state of NSW from July 1, with retailers required to arrange for destruction of any unsold quantities after that date. A ban on the use of synthetic cannabis will come into effect on the July 8, 2011, under current legislation.
New Zealand
Spice is illegal in New Zealand, it is classified as a Class C controlled drug. Kronic is widely available in dairies and is not illegal.

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