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Clark Hill: The European Cannabis Market: Opportunity Knocks

Cannabis Law Report

In this article, we continue our journey reviewing the history of cannabis regulation and proceed to explore the current state of development of the legal cannabis market in Europe, canvassing its decriminalization and regulation as a culmination of a global pattern over the last 20 years. Decriminalized (2016). Legal (2013).

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use.

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Article: Legality Of Marijuana In Nigeria: A Legal Opinion By Kayode Ajulo PhD

Cannabis Law Report

In Nigeria, it is often referred to as ‘Indian hemp’, in the country, Cannabis Sativa, which has enjoyed use as fibre, seed and seed oils, medicinal purposes, and as a recreational drug traces its origin to Central and South Asia. Jamaica, a country where marijuana smoking has long been popular, is set to decriminalize it too.

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Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo’s Proposed Marijuana Legalization Budget Plan

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The Governor proposes an 80% wholesale tax on non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) products made from hemp — cannabis sativa which contains no more than 0.3% Rhode Island decriminalized minor marijuana-possession offenses in 2013. Heavily taxed… rope. THC — and aims to license its dealers and distributors.