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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 move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens.

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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

However, and contrary to the US and Canada, no EU-wide policy for medical cannabis has been enacted yet. Over the years, several member states have set up such an agency, opening the path for the decriminalization/legalization of the cultivation and use of cannabis, however, for medical purposes only. Policy confusion within the EU.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The research, which was published in the journal Ecological Economics earlier this month, is thought to be the first of its kind to analyze the effects of legalization policies on illegal outdoor grows in national forests throughout the United States. However, it concluded that legalization of medical cannabis across the U.S.

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4 ways to make cannabis more environmentally friendly

SpeedWeed

Since 2004, Clean Green Certified has been inspecting and approving producers who use sustainable, natural, and organic practices, and providing the stamp of approval for brands putting in the hard work. She is an avid supporter of cannabis decriminalization and enjoys writing about the social impact of cannabis.

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

Veriheal

Medical cannabis was legalized 14 years prior in 2004. Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Decriminalize Drug Possession. News of the Cannabis Control Board’s refusal to lower THC potency limits comes after Vermont Democratic and Progressive lawmakers submitted a new bill to decriminalize drug possession.

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Is weed legal in the UK?

The Cannigma

The UK government made the decision i n 2004 to reclassify cannabis from a Class B to Class C drug, but the decision was rescinded in 2009. A January, 2019 event held at the Senedd – the Welsh Parliament – included a call from Arfon Jones, a North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, to decriminalize cannabis.