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Andrés Sánchez-Pájaro1, Carolina Pérez-Ferrer2, Fernanda Cobo-Armijo3

  • 1Centro de Investigación en Salud Poblacional, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.. andres.sanchez@insp.mx.

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Mexico’s recreational cannabis legalization is paused but may resume. This analysis suggests six public health strategies, including sales regulations and contaminant testing, to strengthen future cannabis legislation.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Cannabis Regulation

Background:

  • The legislative process for recreational cannabis legalization in Mexico is currently stalled.
  • Resumption of legislative efforts for recreational cannabis is anticipated in the near future.
  • Existing proposals require enhancement with public health considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify public health lessons for a potential new bill on recreational cannabis in Mexico.
  • To review scientific literature for public health strategies in legal recreational cannabis frameworks.
  • To contrast identified strategies with Mexico's 2021 "Federal Law for the Regulation of Cannabis" proposal.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of public health strategies for recreational cannabis.

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  • Comparative analysis of identified strategies against the 2021 Mexican cannabis bill.
  • Identification of six key public health recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • Six public health strategies were identified to strengthen the proposed legislation.
    • Recommendations include regulating point-of-sale density, operating hours, taxation, and pricing.
    • Further recommendations involve prohibiting flavorings in smoked products, regulating edibles, and specifying contaminant testing protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed "Federal Law for the Regulation of Cannabis" can be improved with specific public health measures.
    • Implementing these strategies can lead to a more robust and health-conscious legal framework for recreational cannabis in Mexico.
    • Proactive integration of public health principles is crucial for responsible cannabis legalization.