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ICBC: Brazilian Medical Cannabis Consumption Increases 110% In One Year

Cannabis Law Report

Consumption of medical cannabis products in Brazil increased by 110% in 2021 from 2020 according to study by BRCANN, the Brazilian Association of the Cannabinoid Industry. Brazil is moving rapidly into the global cannabis arena. And between 2015 and 2021, a total of 75,203 applications were granted.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

Cannabis Law Report

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law. 22-25130 (1).

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Is weed legal in Colombia?

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. You can possess up to 20 grams, grow up to 20 plants, and consume cannabis in public, but you cannot sell or purchase it. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015.

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Alaska Plans for 11 April 2020 As Date For Onsite Consumption

Cannabis Law Report

Alaska is looking to be the first state with laws on the books regulating cannabis use in retail cannabis shops. Kevin Meyer announced last Tuesday that the state will allow on-site cannabis use in licensed retail cannabis shops. The ruleis set to go into effect April 11 2020.

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Oregon Cannabis 2023: Legislative Forecast and Report

Canna Law Blog

For this reason, contacts I’ve spoken with in the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and elsewhere are reticent to forecast what may happen with cannabis laws. For its part, the reinvigorated Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) has voiced a general request of “ do no harm.” HB 2015 – OLCC homework. HB 2505 below.

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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

Veriheal

The investigation assessed the suitability of using smartphone sensor data to detect cannabis intoxication, and it had promising results. According to the results, a smartphone sensor—which functions in a similar fashion to a GPS system—may be an effective tool for confirming cannabis intoxication. Currently, 37 U.S.

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Oregon Cannabis License Moratorium: Almost There

Canna Law Blog

It looks like a permanent Oregon cannabis license moratorium will finally take effect. And I’ll explain what it all means for the Oregon cannabis industry. HB 4121 and the cannabis license moratorium On February 6 th , 2024, I ran our annual legislative forecast and report on the proposed Oregon cannabis laws.