Uruguay comienza a vender marihuana en farmacias

In Uruguay, 16 pharmacies began selling cannabis, marking the final step in implementing a 2013 law that made the country the first to regulate the cannabis market from cultivation to sale. Nearly 5,000 people registered to purchase cannabis, which is sold in natural flower form with secure packaging. The price is set at $1.30 per gram, with cultivation companies receiving $0.90 per gram. The remaining revenue is shared between pharmacies and the government, which will use it for prevention programs.

What significant step did Uruguay take regarding cannabis in 2013?

• Started exporting cannabis internationally

• Banned all cannabis-related activities

• Became the first country to regulate the cannabis market

• Increased penalties for cannabis use

How many people registered to buy cannabis in Uruguay according to the latest figures?

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 3,000

• 1,000

What feature is included in the cannabis packaging to ensure authenticity?

• A holographic sticker

• A security stamp

• A QR code

• A barcode

What is the price set for a gram of marijuana in Uruguay?

• $0.90

• $1.00

• $1.30

• $2.00

How will the government use its share of the cannabis sales revenue?

• To build new pharmacies

• To fund cannabis research

• To finance prevention programs

• To reduce taxes