Possession of CBD could result in up to seven years in jail and a $128,000 fine. Those convicted of importing, exporting or producing the substance could face up to life in prison and a $638,000 fine.
In explaining the policy change, the Hong Kong government cited the difficulty of isolating pure CBD from cannabis, the possibility of contamination with THC during the production process and the relative ease by which CBD can be converted to THC.
Customs authorities vowed last week to do more to educate residents to help them understand that CBD is prohibited in Hong Kong even though it is legal elsewhere. Starting Wednesday, possession of CBD can result in up to seven years in jail and a $128,000 fine. Those convicted of importing, exporting or producing the substance can face up to life in prison and a $638,000 fine."It's just looking less like an international city," said Jennifer Lo, the owner of CBD Bakery, who started selling CBD-infused cheesecakes, cookies and drinks in 2021."Rumors of the ban affected how I do business," she said.
To comply with the ban, Lo dumped all her remaining stock, including dozens of cookies, and said she would have to rebrand her business.Karena Tsoi, who used CBD skincare products for two years to treat her eczema, said she will have to find an alternative treatment.Most Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties with the exception of Thailand, which made marijuana legal to cultivate and possess last year.The U.S.
Marijuana-derived products have become increasingly popular in lotions, tinctures and foods, while their legal status has been murky in the U.S., where several states have legalized or decriminalized substances that remain illegal federally.
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