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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. Keep reading to learn more about medical vs recreational cannabis in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island’s Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

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

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Study: Senior Marijuana Use on the Rise

The Joint Blog

. “With the legalization of cannabis in many states for medical and/or recreational purposes, there is increasing interest in using cannabis to treat a variety of long-term health conditions and symptoms common among older adults”, states the study. in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2015 and 2016.”

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

Cannabis Law Report

Fox, president from 2000 to 2006 and an outspoken supporter of marijuana legalization , is not the only high-profile investor in Paradise. The chain appears to be well-placed to sell marijuana buds once the recreational use of the drug is legalized, something which is expected to occur later this year.

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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. The country took a step back in February 2006, when the government cancelled RF Government Decree No.

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

Canna Law Blog

In 2006, a measure that would have legalized medical cannabis failed to pass with a majority of 52 percent of South Dakota voters opposed. If passed, it both would legalize cannabis for recreational use as well as require the state legislature to create laws to regulate the use of medical cannabis and the sale of hemp.

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Indonesia Backtracks After Formally Declaring Cannabis a Medicinal Plant

Veriheal

Cannabis has been considered a medicinal substance in Indonesia since 2006, and the purpose of declaring it as such was to help cannabis farmers make the shift into farming other medicinal plants instead. The status of cannabis as a medicinal plant, while in place since 2006, had not been public knowledge up until this post went viral.