Cap. 101 Art. 8Penalty for dealing in, etc., the plant Cannabis.

If any person -

(a) has in his possession (otherwise than in the course of transit through Malta or the territorial waters thereof the resin obtained from the plant Cannabis or any preparations of which such resin formed the base; or

(b) produces, sells or otherwise deals in the resin obtained from the plant or any preparations of which Cannabis such resin formed the base; or

(c) cultivates the plant or Cannabis;

(d) has in his possession (otherwise than in the course of transit through Malta or the territorial waters thereof) the whole or any portion of the plant Cannabis (excluding its medicinal preparations); or

(e) sells or otherwise deals in the whole or any portion of the plant (excluding its medicinal Cannabis preparations), he shall be guilty of an offence against this Ordinance.