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New Mexico: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization, Other Reform Bills

NORML

DECRIMINALIZATION. Once signed into law, the reduced penalties take effect on July 1, 2019. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. The measures now await action from Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is supportive of the changes. MEDICAL CANNABIS.

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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. Many hospices say they cannot legally prescribe medical marijuana because it remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot.

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Cannabis laws in Georgia

The Cannigma

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

In 2021, Parliament voted against fully decriminalizing the cannabis plant, but personal use and possession of small amounts are decriminalized. Patients with qualifying conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS can access cannabis-derived medicines with a prescription. Possible penalties.

Law 59
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Cannabis laws in Chile

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Chile, the country has taken a progressive approach to cannabis laws and has legalized its use for medical purposes. Recreational cannabis in Chile While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use, Chile has taken steps to decriminalize its use.

Law 52
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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

Veriheal

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year.

Law 102
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Cannabis laws in Belgium

The Cannigma

Medical: legal (only Sativex available) Recreational: illegal, decriminalized. While recreational cannabis is not legal in Belgium, possession of up to three grams by an adult over 18 is decriminalized and punishable by only a fine. While cannabis is not recreationally legal in Belgium, enforcement of the laws is lax.

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