Seizure24 February 2026verifiedCET-20R0AK

North Macedonia withdraws six medical cannabis cultivation approvals

The government withdrew cultivation approvals from six companies after thirteen inspections, citing storage, reporting, documentation and stock discrepancies. The Health Ministry announced checks across 43 licensed entities. It also promised stronger legislation after the inspections, rather than announcing that a new law was already in force.

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Health Minister announces six withdrawals, 24 February 2026. North Macedonia Government.

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Location accuracy: country only. The sources name no closer place; the dot marks the middle of North Macedonia.41.59, 21.68

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