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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt

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It is no secret that legalization was a major point of contention for New York state in recent weeks. While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. But not all was lost.

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Mayor of London Plans to Divert Young Cannabis Consumers Away from Prosecution

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Recent reports suggesting that London Mayor Sadiq Khan would decriminalize cannabis in London may have been blown out of proportion. Khan has since issued some clarification in response to media speculation regarding his plans to decriminalize the Class B drug. What Would Kahn’s Decriminalization Trial Entail?

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Legalizing Marijuana- What Economic Benefits Does the Act Bring Along?

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Several states held votes for determining the legal marijuana industry’s future in one form or the other. Pulling a leaf out of Colorado’s book- four states like New Jersey, Montana, South Dakota, and Arizona made curious decisions. And, these involved making marijuana consumption for recreational purposes.

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The Netherlands and Cannabis: Legal Supply Chain Experiment Continues

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Given that cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States (despite the fact that more than a majority of states have some form of cannabis legal reform), we get pretty excited when we see other countries undertake legalization experiments at the federal level.

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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

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Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. In a split 5-2 ruling, the high court held that Prop 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California, was not applicable to prison inmates. The case, California v.

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Arkansas Passed a Cannabis Gun Rights Law. It Won’t Work.

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Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you reside. Would any law abiding FFL holder in Arkansas really roll the dice here? I doubt it.

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Mark Your Calendars for the First Latin American Cannabis Cup Happening This Summer

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Organizers are hoping that the event will showcase the talent of Latin American growers and extractors, as legalization is gaining steam in the region. In the Caribbean, Jamaica made key reforms in 2015 decriminalizing cannabis possession, permitting self-cultivation, and legalizing religious and medicinal uses. .

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