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Cannabis laws in Argentina

The Cannigma

The country has a long history of cannabis consumption and production, and recent years have seen a growing movement towards legalization. In Argentina, possession of small amounts of marijuana has been decriminalized since 2009, meaning that people caught with small amounts of the drug will not face criminal charges.

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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

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For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.

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What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. A subsequent 2018 bill included proposals to reform the country’s General Health Law, including to allow recreational and medical cannabis use.

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

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Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed. Background.

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Bali’s Cannabis-Loving Tourists Find Themselves in Hot Water Over Drug Laws

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The student, who reportedly purchased the cannabis legally in Thailand, claimed that he was unaware of Indonesia’s drug possession laws. Based on his confession, he obtained these illicit goods by purchasing them in Thailand because he lived in Thailand before and they are for his consumption. The fight continues.

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Argentina’s Congress Aprroves Law To Create Reg Framework “for public and private investments in the production of pharma-grade cannabis products.”

Cannabis Law Report

The law still needs to be signed by President Alberto Fernandez. ” The law passed the Senate last year, with ample support from state governors who are betting on cannabis to promote economic growth and sustainable development. This law provides for different types of authorizations and licenses. Benzinga reports.

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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Ansilinger, noticed that with the strong immigration, marijuana was also entering the country for frequent use, this was the perfect opportunity to launch a campaign to criminalize its consumption and thus find a way to stop the massive immigration that was occurring. The Prohibition Era; 20th Century. The decade of the 60’s.

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