Ghana Approves Bill Imposing Prison Terms for Unauthorized Repurposing of Cocoa Farms
New legislation in Ghana criminalizes converting cocoa farms to other uses without government approval, with penalties including up to 20 years in prison.
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New legislation in Ghana criminalizes converting cocoa farms to other uses without government approval, with penalties including up to 20 years in prison.
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