ARUC – Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis

ABOUT ARUC

The Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (‘ARUC’) has been established by Chapter 628 of the laws of Malta enacted in 2021. The Authority is presently in the phase of establishing an effective and efficient system that ensures the responsible use of cannabis. This fundamental reorientation of policy is a joint national effort to move away from the punitive enforcement approach to improved health and social intervention.

The Authority, whilst remaining steadfast in the approach of discouraging and delaying cannabis use, will through responsible and legal regulation allow restricted access to cannabis use by aspiring to advance the goals of public health and safety.

ARUC is responsible for both the regulations of licenses necessary to own a non-profit organisation for cannabis as well as providing education on various levels. To ensure that all decisions taken are evidence-based, a baseline study on the general population was conducted prior to licenses being issued.

RESEARCH

LICENSING

LEGAL

RESEARCH

Moving away from assumptions to a research-based approach gives the Authority a superior edge when drafting policies, issuing legal frameworks, and participating in harm reduction campaigns.

LICENSING

Licensing is one of the core functions of the Authority, from the registration of the NPOs to the renewal and re-evaluation of the licence obtained by the NPO.

LEGAL

Focus on the legal frameworks the Authority needs to provide for the registration of NPOs, screening and evaluation of applications, and managing appeals, amongst other roles.

ABOUT ARUC

RESEARCH

LICENSING

LEGAL

RESEARCH

Moving away from assumptions to a research-based approach gives the Authority a superior edge when drafting policies, issuing legal frameworks, and participating in harm reduction campaigns.

LICENSING

Licensing is one of the core functions of the Authority, from the registration of the NPOs to the renewal and re-evaluation of the licence obtained by the NPO.

LEGAL

Focus on the legal frameworks the Authority needs to provide for the registration of NPOs, screening and evaluation of applications, and managing appeals, amongst other roles.

February 28th 2023

1000

onwards

Online

Implementing the Standards - The opening of the licensing process for Non-Profit Organisations

The application is online. For the online application, click on the MORE INFO button below.

MORE INFO

February 28th 2023

1000

onwards

Online

Implementing the Standards - The opening of the licensing process for Non-Profit Organisations

The application is online. For the online application, click on the MORE INFO button below.

6, February

6, February

Licensing Guidelines

ARUC is proud to present the initial guidelines for Non-Profit Organisations. These guidelines give a clear indication of the direction that ARUC is taking. ARUC can update the guidelines from time to time. Please make sure that you have the latest version. One can find the guidelines in the following link.

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ARUC is proud to present the initial guidelines for Non-Profit Organisations. These guidelines give a clear indication of the direction that ARUC is taking. ARUC can update the guidelines from time to time. Please make sure that you have the latest version.

One can find the guidelines in the following link.

15, December

15, December

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) consists of 10 Board Members with different professional backgrounds. The board’s role is to : a) Establish the policies which ARUC shall adopt. b) Ensure that the Authority carries out its functions as established in the legislation and its policies. c)…

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The Board of Directors of the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) consists of 10 Board Members with different professional backgrounds. The board’s role is to :

a) Establish the policies which ARUC shall adopt.
b) Ensure that the Authority carries out its functions as established in the legislation and its policies.
c) Set regulations to guide the execution of the Authority’s policies.
d) Verify and approve the Authority’s accounts.

Meet our Board Members:

Mr Leonid McKay – Chairperson

Dr Janice Formosa Pace – Deputy Chairperson

Dr Charles Cassar – Board Member

Ms Sina Bugeja – Board Member

Dr Chris Barbara – Board Member

Ms Nadia Pace – Board Member

Dr Shaun Zammit – Board Secretary

Dr Gabriel Farrugia – Board Member

Dr Joey Reno Vella – Board Member

Ing Karl Farrugia – Board Member