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*'''Australia:''' Cannabidiol (in preparations for therapeutic use containing 2 per cent or less of other cannabinoids found in cannabis) was placed in Schedule 4 as a "Prescription Only Medicine OR Prescription Animal Remedy" in 2015. It was previously listed in Schedule 9 as a prohibited substance.<ref>Australian Government Department of Health Therapeutic Goods Administration. (2017, August 1). Retrieved from https://www.tga.gov.au/book/part-final-decisions-matters-referred-expert-advisory-committee-2</ref> | *'''Australia:''' Cannabidiol (in preparations for therapeutic use containing 2 per cent or less of other cannabinoids found in cannabis) was placed in Schedule 4 as a "Prescription Only Medicine OR Prescription Animal Remedy" in 2015. It was previously listed in Schedule 9 as a prohibited substance.<ref>Australian Government Department of Health Therapeutic Goods Administration. (2017, August 1). Retrieved from https://www.tga.gov.au/book/part-final-decisions-matters-referred-expert-advisory-committee-2</ref> | ||
*'''Canada:''' Cannabidiol is specifically listed in the Schedule II Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. However, in 2016 Canada’s "Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations" came into effect. These regulations improve access to cannabis used for medicinal purposes, including CBD.<ref>{{Citation | title=Consolidated federal laws of Canada, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act | url=https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-38.8/FullText.html}}</ref> | *'''Canada:''' Cannabidiol is specifically listed in the Schedule II Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. However, in 2016 Canada’s "Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations" came into effect. These regulations improve access to cannabis used for medicinal purposes, including CBD.<ref>{{Citation | title=Consolidated federal laws of Canada, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act | url=https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-38.8/FullText.html}}</ref> | ||
*'''Hong Kong''': <span style="color:red">Illegal</span> in Hong Kong | *'''Hong Kong''': <span style="color:red">Illegal</span> in Hong Kong since 1st February 2023, punishable by 7 years imprisonment.<ref>https://hongkongfp.com/2023/02/01/cannabis-compound-cbd-now-banned-in-hong-kong-7-year-jail-term-for-possession-to-match-meth-cocaine/</ref> | ||
*'''New Zealand:''' Cannabidiol is a controlled substance in New Zealand. However, by passing the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations 2017 in September 2017, many of the restrictions currently imposed by the regulations are removed since then. The changes will mean that CBD products, where the level of other naturally occurring cannabinoids is less than 2% of the cannabinoid content, will be easier to access for medical use.<ref>{{Citation | title=Medicinal Cannabis Agency - Cannabidiol (CBD) products | url=https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/regulation-health-and-disability-system/medicinal-cannabis-agency/medicinal-cannabis-agency-information-industry/medicinal-cannabis-agency-working-medicinal-cannabis/medicinal-cannabis-agency-cannabidiol-cbd-products}}</ref> | *'''New Zealand:''' Cannabidiol is a controlled substance in New Zealand. However, by passing the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations 2017 in September 2017, many of the restrictions currently imposed by the regulations are removed since then. The changes will mean that CBD products, where the level of other naturally occurring cannabinoids is less than 2% of the cannabinoid content, will be easier to access for medical use.<ref>{{Citation | title=Medicinal Cannabis Agency - Cannabidiol (CBD) products | url=https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/regulation-health-and-disability-system/medicinal-cannabis-agency/medicinal-cannabis-agency-information-industry/medicinal-cannabis-agency-working-medicinal-cannabis/medicinal-cannabis-agency-cannabidiol-cbd-products}}</ref> | ||
*'''Switzerland:''' Cannabidiol is not subject to the Narcotics Act in Switzerland because it does not produce a psychoactive effect. It is still subject to standard Swiss legislation.<ref>Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products. (2017, August 1). Retrieved from https://www.swissmedic.ch/aktuell/00673/03778/index.html?lang=en</ref> | *'''Switzerland:''' Cannabidiol is not subject to the Narcotics Act in Switzerland because it does not produce a psychoactive effect. It is still subject to standard Swiss legislation.<ref>Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products. (2017, August 1). Retrieved from https://www.swissmedic.ch/aktuell/00673/03778/index.html?lang=en</ref> | ||