1. By way of exception to the provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (30) of 2021 Regarding Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, as amended, or any other law that supersedes it, the provisions of this Decree by Law shall apply to the regulation of the uses of Industrial Hemp, and its provisions shall apply to activities related to Industrial Hemp practiced in the State, including free zones, which consist of the following: a. Import and export of Industrial Hemp seeds. b. Cultivation of Industrial Hemp. c. Transportation of Industrial Hemp seeds and seedlings. d. d. Disposition of Industrial Hemp seeds and seedlings. e. Manufacturing of Industrial Hemp products. f. Import and export of Industrial Hemp products. g. Circulation of Industrial Hemp products. 2. It is prohibited to import or manufacture the following Industrial Hemp products: a. Food products, with the exception of roasted or processed hemp plant seeds rendered non-viable, in accordance with the exception stipulated in Schedule No. (4) of the aforementioned Federal Decree by Law No. (30) of 2021. b. Food supplements. c. Cosmetic products, except for those containing oils extracted from the seeds or stems of Industrial Hemp, or those containing Cannabis resin and the flowering or fruiting tops of Cannabis, tinctures or extracts of Cannabis, and are completely free of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in all its forms and its precursor acids, and are completely free of any other compounds derived from Cannabis that may produce a narcotic effect, directly or indirectly, after chemical processing, in accordance with what is determined by a resolution issued by the Cabinet. d. Veterinary products. e. Smoking products. f. Any other products determined by a resolution of the Cabinet. 3. The Cabinet may, upon the proposal of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Drug Establishment, amend the percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration permitted in the cosmetic products referred to in Paragraph (c) of Clause (2) of this Article, provided that there is no narcotic effect, and in accordance with the limits, percentages, and conditions determined by a resolution of the Cabinet. 4. It is prohibited to import and export Industrial Hemp seedlings to and from the State. 5. The regulation of Cannabis in which the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exceeds (0.3%) shall be subject to the provisions of the aforementioned Federal Decree by Law No. (30) of 2021 Regarding Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, as amended, or any other law that supersedes it. 6. Without prejudice to Clause (2) of this Article, the regulation of activities related to medical products containing Industrial Hemp compounds or raw materials extracted from Industrial Hemp that are used in the manufacturing of medical products shall be subject to the provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (38) of 2024 Regarding Medical Products, the Pharmacy Profession, and Pharmaceutical Establishments, or any other law that supersedes it. 7. The Executive Regulations of this Decree by Law shall specify the sectors, industries, and fields in which the use of Industrial Hemp is permitted. 8. Each emirate shall, within its territorial limits and in accordance with its applicable legislation and regulations, have the authority to prohibit or restrict all or some of the activities stipulated in Clause (1) of this Article. In such a case, the provisions stipulated in the laws on crimes and penalties, narcotic drug control, and any other related laws shall apply to those activities.
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