In Michael Brangman’s case, Bermuda’s Supreme Court confirmed that the minister had power to consider applications to import and possess cannabis for medical purposes, according to contemporary reporting. The minister could still refuse an application. The hearing followed the 2014 law naming prescription cannabinoid medicines and clarified an existing licensing power.[1][2][3]
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References
- Jonathan Bell, The Royal Gazette — People can apply for medical cannabis (25 November 2016)Reports 9 November hearing before Stephen Hellman in Michael Brangman’s case; minister retains discretion over applicationsarchived
- Bermuda Laws — Misuse of Drugs Act 1972, consolidatedSections 1, 4–12 and 25A; Schedules 2 and 8; historical amendment notesarchived
- Bermuda Laws — Cannabinoid Pharmaceutical Products Act 2014Sections 2–5; assent and operation 22 December 2014archived
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