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

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Cannabis has been decriminalized in the Netherlands since 1976. But the countless tourist encounters along the canals of the capital don’t tell the whole story. Cannabis is actually illegal in the Netherlands unless it is purchased and consumed on-site at a coffee shop.

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The Green Wave – Legal Challenges, Considerations for Investors in Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana or cannabis can be used to treat a multitude of diseases; more importantly, it is known to be effective in reducing pain. Investment in cannabis/ marijuana is not new. 1] Canada and Uruguay are the only countries to have fully legalized the consumption and sale of recreational cannabis at a federal level. [2]

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Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana

The Joint Blog

With the advent of the 21st Century, many states took a softer approach toward the subject and voted to decriminalize the use of marijuana. Medical marijuana is useful for patients suffering from diabetes and spinal cord injuries and provides relief from nerve pain.