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New Video: The Future of Cannabis Genetics in South Africa | Why Regulation 5 Changes Everything
What if the most valuable part of cannabis isn't the harvest but the genetics? South Africa's draft cannabis regulations contain one sentence — Regulation 5(6) — that could fundamentally change how cannabis breeding is viewed and protected. This long-form documentary explores the intersection of the Plant Improvement Act, Plant Breeders' Rights Act, and cannabis genetics.
Discussion: Do you think cannabis genetics should be treated like plant varieties under the Plant Improvement Act, or should they remain open-source?