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| Tuesday, 13 August 2024 00:00 |
This is a question that often crosses the minds of numerous seed buyers and those with an interest in cannabis. In theory, the sale and purchase of cannabis seeds are not illegal in many countries (we're lucky here in the UK that it's legal!). Nevertheless, due to the connection between cannabis seeds and cannabis itself, practical situations can become somewhat ambiguous. Let's delve into the potential outcomes if your seeds happen to be intercepted by customs. So, we all know that the topic of cannabis’s legal status is more than just a little controversial. But, let’s put away our opinions for now and take a look at what the UK law actually says: At present, it's within the legal bounds to possess cannabis seeds. Trading these seeds is also considered legal, implying that buying and selling them is permissible. However, before enthusiasm takes over, there's a crucial aspect of this legality to be aware of. It remains unlawful to germinate, cultivate, or grow those seeds in any manner. This is where the ambiguity arises. Now, if seeds are legal to have, shouldn’t they be permitted at customs? Not necessarily. Customs can stop seeds if they suspect that there is an intent to germinate, cultivate and then sell the cannabis plant. And if this intent to grow and then sell is proven, then harsh penalties can follow suit. There is also another issue to consider. Let's take Canada for example where cannabis is now perfectly legal. So that means that as we're based in the UK where it's legal to possess and sell cannabis seeds, and we're shipping them to Canada, where it is also legal to possess and sell cannabis seeds we can just label the package as cannabis seeds and they'll get through to the customer without issues? Well unfortunately not! All imports of any seeds or plant material will require what is known as a phytosanitary certificate which proves that the seeds are without pests / genetic modification and various other things. So if we send something through customs labelled as cannabis seeds it will be seized and the receiver will then be asked to contact us asking for the phytosanitary certificates which are not available unless seeds are purchased directly from the producer of the seeds. It is still very rare that anyone outside of large businesses will be able to receive such a certificate. This means that all seeds regardless of the area they are being shipped to need to be shipped discreetly! Have your Seeds been Stopped at Customs?If you have had your seeds stopped at customs, then you should expect a ‘friendly’ letter to arrive in the mail. It could come with the empty package in place of where your seeds used to be, or it could arrive without the original packaging altogether. Either way, further action usually does not follow this letter. The letter will usual detail that the seeds have been confiscated, but no further action is generally taken. In non-EU countries, there are some cases where you may be in deeper trouble, and you may have to be taken in for an interview for further investigations. You can find out more information about the strictest countries here. If you want to find out more information about the legal status of cannabis and cannabis seeds in Europe, you can find out more here. A couple of perhaps helpful bits of info we've come across in our time is that Australia will simply seize the seeds if found and won't send any letters or take any further action. Vietnam we have noticed will deliver the package but devoid of the seed content. Some Sage Words of Advice for Possessing SeedsKeep in mind, while having cannabis seeds might be within the legal bounds, once those seeds transform into plants, you might encounter legal issues. In the UK, it's against the law to germinate, cultivate, possess, or trade cannabis. However, it's worth noting that purchasing the cannabis seeds themselves is considered legal. The reasons for this distinction could include: - Collector's items - Bird food - fish bait - anything else that can be passed off as general interest It will, therefore, be difficult for customs and law enforcement to determine whether or not you have the intent to use the seeds for growing, possessing and using cannabis. However, this doesn’t mean that seeds are never seized. If you are looking for a reputable buyer, then you should check out a company like Seed City that knows how to send seeds without alerting the authorities, and even has a guarantee for all signed for stealth deliveries. As time goes on customs in various countries have become more adept at picking up organic matter in packages and so you really should use a retailer that has a lot of experience in discreet shipment methods and varies them by country. Just like we do here in Seed City! If you've enjoyed this informative article about what is likely to happen if customs discovers your cannabis seeds then you might like to check out some of our other articles below: Navigating the Landscape of Cannabis Laws in Brazil The Landscape of Cannabis Laws in Iran: An In-depth Analysis Understanding the Cannabis Laws in Puerto Rico: A Closer Look The Changing Landscape of Cannabis Laws in Germany The Status of Cannabis in Japan: A Historical and Contemporary Overview |
| Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 15:49 |
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