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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. 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. Slovenia’s medical program exists, but it’s not straightforward. Cannabis in Slovenia. Possible penalties. CBD regulations.

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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. Social equity: According to the Cannabis Control Board, people who have been “disadvantaged by the criminalization of cannabis” and people of color will be granted the privilege of obtaining loans and having fees waived as part of the social equity program.

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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). Switzerland does not have a separate, dedicated state-run medical marijuana program.

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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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Authored: 2018 Year in Review: Steady Progress Toward Legalization in NJ, NY & PA, Massachusetts Opens Recreational Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

The committees also submitted legislation to further expand New Jersey’s medical cannabis program and develop a process for criminal expungements. Although this window came and went, the new administration did take executive action to loosen restrictions on New Jersey’s medical marijuana program.

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Is weed legal in the UK?

The Cannigma

The United Kingdom legalized medical cannabis in November 2018 but the program is the subject of criticism regarding access to medicine and approval of patients. 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.