Costa Rica Hemp

The hemp industry is advancing in Costa Rica. Between November 8, 2022 and September 3, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) issued 57 licenses for hemp cultivation and derivative production. Each license is valid for six years. According to MAG data, these hemp licenses are...

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo. In Costa Rica, legislators re-sparked the debate for the legalization of medical cannabis and hemp. Bill No. 21.388 was approved by the Environmental Commission of the Legislative Assembly last November, but its presentation to the plenary of the Assembly was...