The Dangerous Drugs Ordinance lists cannabidiol (CBD) under Schedule 1 of those substances . The substance will be subject to tight rules beginning on February 1 like other harmful medications. The maximum penalty for CBD manufacturing and trafficking is a life term in jail and a fine of 5 million yuan.
To help citizens dispose of their CBD products by the deadline of January 30, the administration has set up disposal boxes at ten government locations during office hours but not on saturday and public holidays.