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Hawaii Says Aloha to Decriminalization

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Yet even though Hawaii became the 26th state to decriminalize possession of marijuana in 2020, I am not convinced Hawaii is so concerned with peace, tranquility, and wellness. Hawaii’s decriminalization – not legalization – of pot took effect on January 11, 2020. In 2000, Hawaii legalized medicinal cannabis.

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The Week in Weed: May 21, 2021

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Alabama, moving in the opposite direction, legalized medical cannabis. On the federal level, Republicans proposed decriminalizing marijuana. Legal medical marijuana had a short life in Mississippi.

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Hawaii is very liberal, but in no rush to legalize marijuana

Cannabis Chronicles

But when it comes to legalizing recreational marijuana for adult use, the islands are out of step with liberal stalwarts such as California and Vermont that have already done so, and other left-leaning states such as New York and New Jersey that are racing toward joining them. It’s not for lack of trying. Senate Majority Leader J.

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Hawaii Legalizes Edibles: What You Need to Know

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Hawaii legalized cannabis in its’ House Bill 2729 which was passed in 2018. Despite such an early move to allow medical cannabis consumption, the act did not account for or allow for cannabis in the legal market as well as for it to be sold in dispensaries. . Cannabis Regulations in Hawaii.

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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. Legal (2019 – pilot program).

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Nevada Rules That the Schedule I Classification of Cannabis Is Unconstitutional

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Despite cannabis remaining a Schedule I classification according to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), meaning that it has no medicinal value, over 30 states in the United States have legalized it for its medicinal use. ” This ruling has received great feedback from advocates throughout the state.

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

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Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? 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. California.

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