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Thailand’s Cannabis Turn-Around, Texas GOP’s Drug Policy Platform, and a New Study on Cannabis Road Safety

Veriheal

Though it’s now home to one of the most progressive cannabis policies on the planet , a look back at Thailand’s recent history reveals just how far the nation has come. In 2001, Thai voters elected Thaksin Shinawatra as their new prime minister due in large part to his popular “war on drugs” platform.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

History with marijuana legislation: In 2001, Bloomberg was elected mayor of New York City as a Republican. The topic of cannabis was first addressed publicly by Bloomberg in 2001, when he was asked in an interview if he had smoked marijuana. He won reelection in 2005 and again in 2009.

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Nevada: World Leader in Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

They legalized medical cannabis way back in 2001. It also breaks down the state’s arbitrary segregation policy that prevented recreational dispensaries […] The post Nevada: World Leader in Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. Recreational legalization came in 2016.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup November 5

Veriheal

Kathy Hochul in September—are currently working on building policies for the newly legal adult-use cannabis market , which Wright says should be ready in about 18 months. The board members—who were just appointed by Gov.

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Opinion – Comments On Policy: Advocacy, Action and Influence – “Budget Applauded”

Cannabis Law Report

Alongside the numbers of any Budget the government can choose to send policy signals while budget implementation legislation typically introduces a sweeping range of legislative amendments impacting various sectors. Progress on both fronts! Growth-oriented cannabis strategy table.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. The Tokyo Marijuana March has been held since 2001, though it’s a much more reserved and smoke-free event than its counterparts in many other countries.

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Political Parties In Portugal Propose Adult Use Laws

Cannabis Law Report

Portugal has long taken a progressive approach towards drug policy. In 2001, the country decriminalised the personal possession of all drugs as part of a wider initiative focused on public health. Person’s caught with drugs for personal use do not face the risk of a criminal record or jail time.

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