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[Judi Lynn]

1. Uruguayans register as marijuana home-growers

Uruguayans register as marijuana home-growers
Last updated 12:23 28/08/2014

People in Uruguay who want to grow their own marijuana at home were able to register to do so Wednesday as the government launched the latest phase in its first-of-its-kind legalisation programme.

Under a law that went into effect in May, citizens of Uruguay, or legal residents who were at least 18, could grow marijuana for personal use if they registered. There was a limit of six female plants, with an annual harvest of up to 480 grams per registration.

Few people appeared to be rushing to register with the government on the first day.

Juan Vaz, a well-known cannabis activist, said he registered and found the process easy, but could understand why some might be reluctant.

"There are some people who might feel persecuted," Vaz said.

"For many years, they grew plants in secret and it's hard to break from that way of thinking."

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