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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

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Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization. While legalization and decriminalization will not undo what was done in the past, these legal processes can create a better future for affected groups. He states, “U.S

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Cannabis Legalization in the Czech Republic

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With cannabis already decriminalized and medical cannabis available since 2013, recreational legalization is one step closer. How soon will we see cannabis legalization in the Czech Republic? Sooner than you think. Prague wants cannabis legal by 2023 and intends to coordinate with the Germans.

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Czech Republic Plans To Legalize Home Growing And Cannabis Social Clubs

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As a result, they’ve had to get creative when it comes to legalizing any form of recreational cannabis use for adults. In 2013, the Czech Republic legalized medicinal marijuana, and in 2010, it decriminalized the possession of personal amounts of cannabis. There is also a plan in place pushing for an eventual legal market.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. Lithuania has a complicated relationship with cannabis.

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Cannabis laws in the Czech Republic

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Cannabis is medically legal in the Czech Republic and has been since 2013. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. Full recreational legalization is on the horizon in 2023. Possible penalties.

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Cannabis laws in Cuba

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cuba is a country located in the Caribbean, known for its vibrant culture, music, and cuisine. While cannabis remains illegal in Cuba, the country has taken steps to decriminalize its use and possession. Cannabis laws in Cuba Cannabis is illegal in Cuba for both medical and recreational use.

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Clark Hill: The European Cannabis Market: Opportunity Knocks

Cannabis Law Report

In this article, we continue our journey reviewing the history of cannabis regulation and proceed to explore the current state of development of the legal cannabis market in Europe, canvassing its decriminalization and regulation as a culmination of a global pattern over the last 20 years. Recreational Use. Decriminalized (2016).