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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. Still, officially the market is only 18 years old, as the country joined the EU in 2004, and thus fell into compliance with EU hemp regulations. THC) is widely cultivated and growers with less than 0.1

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The proposition envisaged the decriminalization not only of cannabis but other drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, as well. Cannabis decriminalisation makes way in Lithuanian parliament.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law.

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Mondaq-Dentons(UK)European Union: Will Medical Cannabis Soon Be Part Of The European Single Market?

Cannabis Law Report

In the EU each member state is competent to decide whether the cultivation and use of medical cannabis is legal, and is responsible for regulation. The legalization of cultivation and use of medical cannabis in the EU. However, and contrary to the US and Canada, no EU-wide policy for medical cannabis has been enacted yet.

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Legalizing Marijuana Leads To Fewer Illegal Grow Sites In National Forests, Study Finds

Cannabis Law Report

A separate recent study found that cannabis cultivation on federal lands specifically in the Pacific Northwest declined after legalization. Researchers with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service used existing data on the number of illegal grow sites reported between 2004 and 2016 in 111 national forests.

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4 ways to make cannabis more environmentally friendly

SpeedWeed

A lack of eco-friendly regulations placed on legal marijuana is a huge reason for unsustainable cannabis cultivation and packaging practices. Many regulated markets mandate indoor cultivation of marijuana for “security” and “safety” reasons, but the downside is that more energy is needed to support this type of production.

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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis

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Medical cannabis was legalized 14 years prior in 2004. Existing grower involvement: Provisional licenses will be dished out for cultivators who are already operating in Vermont’s medical cannabis market. Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Decriminalize Drug Possession. The law evolved to become what is now known as Act 86.

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