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Which Countries Are Next For Medical Marijuana Legalization In 2021?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Image by RexMedlen on Pixabay : Medical marijuana laws in 2021 will differ considerably around the world. Medical Marijuana Laws In 2021.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Lithuania’s medical marijuana program. Lithuania has had a medical marijuana program since 201 8.

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Cannabis laws in Georgia

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JULY 5, 2022

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

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JULY 12, 2022

Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. The same bill was introduced in 2021 but failed in the Senate Chamber. Alabama medical cannabis program.

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Cannabis laws in France

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JUNE 1, 2021

The measure was seen by some as a form of decriminalization meant to thin out the court dockets, but the fines still remain on a person’s criminal record, and the plant still remains for all intents and purposes illegal. . France’s (experimental) medical cannabis program. Shutterstock. What does medical marijuana cost in France?

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Cannabis laws in Tennessee

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Despite overwhelming support from state residents ( 81% of residents think cannabis should be legal in some capacity) multiple bills in 2022 and 2021 to legalize medical marijuana have failed. 37% believe it should be legal for recreational use while 44% only support a medical program. Tennessee medical marijuana program.

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Which states allow out-of-state patients to buy medical marijuana?

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MARCH 1, 2021

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. Let’s take a look at which US states that have a reciprocity program for guests that are cannabis patients.

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Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization. A poll in May 2021 found that nearly 40% of Irish citizens support legalizing cannabis for recreational use, and over 90% support the legalization of medical marijuana.

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Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization. A poll in May 2021 found that nearly 40% of Irish citizens support legalizing cannabis for recreational use, and over 90% support the legalization of medical marijuana.

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Is weed legal in Norway?

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment. A 2021 study took a nationwide sample of 49,688 university and college students and found that 15.3% In addition, 29.2%

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Hawaii Legalizes Edibles: What You Need to Know

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

Previously to now, the bill did not allow for the sale of cannabis edibles but as of the 1st of January 2021, the citizens of Hawaii will be able to purchase edibles from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. . Governor Ige passed House Bill 1383 which decriminalizes cannabis for consumption granted that the possession is 3 grams or less.

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Cannabis laws in Kentucky

The Cannigma

AUGUST 8, 2022

Several bills have been introduced to decriminalize the plant and create a medical cannabis program, but all have failed. Several bills have been introduced as far back as 2015 , and more recently in 2021 and 2022 to create a legal medical or adult-use program in Kentucky, but all have failed. Possible penalties.

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Medical Cannabis Bill Filibustered on Alabama House Floor

SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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Illinois to Unveil Plan For 110 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

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MAY 4, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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What’s Happening With Cannabis Around the World?

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The medical cannabis program in the U.K. Individuals in the country with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, depression, insomnia, ADHD, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, chronic pain, and epilepsy have embraced the option of medical cannabis. Let’s take a closer look at some of the stories coming from countries around the world.

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How Long Does It Take To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In New York?

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DECEMBER 5, 2021

It was officially decriminalized in 2019 , and as of March 2021, has become legal for adult recreational use as well as medical use. This is usually a quick process where you and the physician will discuss the NY MMJ program and your medical history. Since then, New York’s MMJ scene has expanded rapidly.

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Is cannabis legal in Australia?

The Cannigma

AUGUST 26, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Illegal (though at least one territory has adopted decriminalization). Australia has a legal medical marijuana program, and while recreational cannabis remains illegal on the federal level, the enforcement of cannabis laws and the penalties handed out can differ widely from one territory to another.

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The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Cannabis has been decriminalized in the Netherlands since 1976. What are the laws for tourists in 2021? As of late 2021, tourists can still patronize coffee shops in the Netherlands, though the era of freely smoking weed in Amsterdam (and elsewhere) may come to an end soon.

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Is cannabis legal in Israel?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. In July, 2021, Israeli lawmakers rejected a bill that would have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

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Texas Is Attempting to Combat Its Opioid Crisis With Medical Cannabis

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MAY 11, 2023

In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act, which allowed patients with intractable epilepsy to access low-THC cannabis oil containing no more than 0.5% In 2019, the program was expanded to include patients with other qualifying conditions, such as terminal cancer, autism, multiple sclerosis, and certain neurological disorders.

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Is weed legal in the UK?

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The United Kingdom legalized medical cannabis in November 2018 but the program is the subject of criticism regarding access to medicine and approval of patients. The Scottish National Party in September, 2021 announced that it had reached an agreement with Police Scotland to not arrest people caught with a small amount of drugs.

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NORML 2019 Legislative Report

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. Continued Protections for State Legal Medical Programs.

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Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

Is weed legal in Norway?

Hawaii Legalizes Edibles: What You Need to Know

Cannabis laws in Kentucky

Medical Cannabis Bill Filibustered on Alabama House Floor

Illinois to Unveil Plan For 110 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

What’s Happening With Cannabis Around the World?

How Long Does It Take To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In New York?

Is cannabis legal in Australia?

The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

Is cannabis legal in Israel?

Texas Is Attempting to Combat Its Opioid Crisis With Medical Cannabis

Is weed legal in the UK?

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