In section 37(1) (interpretation) of the M1Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, for the definition of “cannabis” there shall be substituted—

““cannabis” (except in the expression “cannabis resin”) means any plant of the genusCannabis or any part of any such plant (by whatever name designated) except that it does not include cannabis resin or any of the following products after separation from the rest of the plant, namely—

(a)

mature stalk of any such plant,

(b)

fibre produced from mature stalk of any such plant, and

(c)

seed of any such plant;”.