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Medical vs Recreational Cannabis in Rhode Island

Canna Care Docs

Since 2006, Rhode Island medical patients with qualifying conditions have enjoyed medical cannabis. Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries. There are nearly 20,000 medical marijuana cardholders in Rhode Island, and with good reason.

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Rhode Island’s Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

Governor Dan McKee signed Rhode Island’s legalization of cannabis into law on May 25, 2022. Although, the State has had medical cannabis since 2006. The new law allows residents over 21 years old to possess and consume cannabis recreationally. Rhode Island […]. Rhode Island […].

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What are the marijuana laws in Russia?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004). The Russian Federation is far from a marijuana free-for-all, and both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in the country. Anything less than 6 grams of cannabis can result in a fine or “corrective labor.”.

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Study: Senior Marijuana Use on the Rise

The Joint Blog

The use of marijuana is increasing at a rapid pace among those aged 65 and older, according to a new study published on February 24, 2020 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. “The use of cannabis in the past year by adults 65 years and older in the United States increased sharply from 0.4% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9%

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Canada: The Constitutional Right to Marijuana in Canada: R v Parker

Cannabis Law Report

Canada first criminalized the possession, use and trade of marijuana in the Narcotics Drug Act of 1923. One Member of Parliament – referring to marijuana – casually replied: “there is a new drug in the schedule.”. Marijuana use increased in the 1960s, along with its criminalization and enforcement.

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South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Guide (Constitutional Amendment A and Measure 26)

Canna Law Blog

This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. South Dakota Initiated Measure 26, Medical Marijuana Initiative (2020). What are the current laws surrounding cannabis in South Dakota?

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Former Mexican President Vincente Fox Plans To Have 130 Cannabis Dispensaries Open By End 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Some ex-presidents retire, some move into the world of resources or arms dealing but not Vincente Fox, it’s cannabis all the way for him. A chain of cannabis stores part owned by former president Vicente Fox is pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy: it intends to open 130 additional outlets by the end of the year.