CannaRun Legal Compliance

CannaRun Legal Compliance

CannaRun is committed to operating fully within South Africa’s cannabis, privacy, medical, and consumer protection laws.


1. Cannabis for Private Purposes Act Compliance

CannaRun enforces:

  • Strict age verification

  • Legal possession limit awareness

  • Location-based restrictions

  • Responsible use guidelines

We do not support resale, abuse, or trafficking.


2. SAHPRA Section 21 Compliance

For medical cannabis orders, we comply with the Medicines and Related Substances Act and SAHPRA Section 21 requirements.

We verify:

  • Valid patient Section 21 approvals

  • Prescriber details

  • Product authorization

  • Delivery to the approved individual

We securely store Section 21 documentation only for the legally required period.


3. Licensed Merchant Compliance

All dispensaries must:

  • Hold valid distribution licenses

  • Follow SAHPRA medical dispensing rules

  • Verify ID and documentation on delivery

  • Maintain 5-year transaction records

  • Follow product packaging and potency labelling laws

CannaRun performs merchant verification before listing.


4. Delivery Compliance

Delivery staff must:

  • Confirm identity

  • Verify age (18/21+)

  • Request Section 21 documents for medical orders

  • Refuse deliveries when documentation is incomplete


5. Data Protection & POPIA Compliance

CannaRun complies with:

  • POPIA (South Africa)

  • GDPR (if applicable)

Data is encrypted, securely stored, and never sold.


6. Responsible Use Guidelines

We promote:

  • Safe and moderate use

  • No impaired driving

  • Correct storage

  • Awareness of THC/CBD potency

  • No underage exposure


7. Media Licensing Compliance

CannaRun uses images from Freepik, Pixabay, Pexels, and Unsplash under proper licensing rules.
Attribution is provided when required.


8. Report Illegal Activity

Suspicious activity, abuse, or violations can be reported at:
support@cannarun.co.za