SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I-2, Et Seq.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Reports: SPRINGFIELD — Smelling and seeing cannabis justified probable cause for a police officer in central Illinois to search a man’s car, despite cannabis’ decriminalization and legalization for medical purposes at the time, a unanimous Illinois Supreme Court majority ruled Thursday.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 24, 2022

Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. The status of cannabis in Belize is complicated. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. However, cannabis laws are changing.

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . 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. What does Mexico’s cannabis legalization bill allow?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal in Serbia. In 2015, Serbia appeared to be approving the more liberal approach to medical cannabis but has since backtracked and doubled down on punishments. Cannabis is illegal in Serbia and the Criminal Code makes no distinction between cannabis and other drugs like heroin.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

NORML Key West Legal Seminar – Key Trends and Near-Term Forecasts for State Cannabis Programs | Friday, December 3rd at 11:50AM EST. Get your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys during this event! Join Harris Bricken attorney, Vince Sliwoski as he provides forecasts for state cannabis programs.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. In the past, recreational cannabis is an issue that has not gained much traction in the Maryland General Assembly, but this year may be different as the majority of constituents are in favor. The Road To Legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

As Marijuana Moment reported , he’s calling for the DOJ to investigate the FBI over its handling of its Uniform Crime Reporting program (UCR)—specifically, how it counts marijuana arrests. The problem, Sterling found, is how the FBI is counting marijuana arrests in states that have decriminalized the drug. Read the full article at.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Current Office: Senator from Vermont 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: A+ Sponsored Legislation: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act (2015-2016) Co-Sponsored Legislation: Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (2017-2020), Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (2017-2018). States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. also approved measures aimed at decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic plants. Washington, D.C.,

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Veriheal

JULY 17, 2020

This week in cannabis news: Illinois uses its cannabis tax revenue to help give back to communities in need. A disabled veteran is serving time for medical cannabis. Canadian police chiefs are looking to have federal decriminalization of ALL drugs. A disabled veteran is serving prison time for his medical cannabis. .

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The legalization of cannabis in some countries and states has brought about significant changes in the healthcare industry. However, with the increasing popularity of cannabis, many people are turning to marijuana as a safer and better alternative for pain management.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Louisiana ended the punishment of jail time for possession of small amounts of recreational cannabis, which took effect Sunday. That means people in Louisiana caught with small amounts of recreational cannabis will only face a fine—with no possibility of heading to jail. The decriminalization effort there is long overdue.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). JM Pedini | Photo by Adam Ewing.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2019

Marijuana smokers and medical cannabis patients in New Jersey are to remain second class citizens. Decriminalization isn’t really being entertained. Opposition pols, like Senator Ronald Rice (D-Newark), introduced a bill that would attempt to force us cannabis consumers into drug treatment if the cops catch us with a few grams.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2021

When it comes to cannabis, Maine is one of the more progressive states in the country. In 1976, Maine became only the third state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis. In 1999, Maine continued to set the pace for forward-thinking states by legalizing medical cannabis. Why Is Cannabis So Successful?

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

A medical cannabis bill has been filed in the Kentucky General Assembly every year since 2013. Cannabis reform has stalled recently because of opposition from Kentucky’s Senate leadership. Danny Bentley, R-Russell, erroneously compared cannabis to “snake oil remedies of the 1800s,” according to a WDRB-TV report.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

No surprise, coronavirus continues to dominate the news in cannabis, just as it does in every other realm. VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week. Meanwhile, the virus is wreaking havoc, even in states where cannabis is legal.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: largely decriminalized. According to Denmark’s Euphoriants Substances Act it is illegal to import, export, sell, purchase, deliver, receive, produce, and process cannabis in Denmark. Driving under the influence of cannabis? Denmark’s medical marijuana program.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And Virginia opens its very first medical cannabis dispensary . This is Lo with Veriheal keeping you up to date with the latest in cannabis news. While Democrats and Republicans remain divided on a number of issues, ending the War on Drugs and cannabis legalization seems to stand out as common ground amongst both parties. .

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And Virginia opens its very first medical cannabis dispensary . This is Lo with Veriheal keeping you up to date with the latest in cannabis news. While Democrats and Republicans remain divided on a number of issues, ending the War on Drugs and cannabis legalization seems to stand out as common ground amongst both parties. .

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, our annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. High hopes characterized January , when it looked as if both New York and New Mexic o would legalize adult-use cannabis this year. Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With the industry’s expansion, it’s not surprising many accredited universities are investing time and money into cannabis education. Some universities only offer a few classes while others have full degrees in cannabis. In 2019, LSSU began offering a degree in cannabis studies with a focus on cannabis chemistry.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

There is one cannabis question that is regularly searched across a variety of Internet platforms: How many states have legalized adult recreational use of cannabis as of today? As a cannabis law professor and a legal analyst for emerging cannabis businesses, I often am asked that very question.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 9, 2021

There is one cannabis question that is regularly searched across a variety of Internet platforms: How many states have legalized adult recreational use of cannabis as of today? As a cannabis law professor and a legal analyst for emerging cannabis businesses, I often am asked that very question.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

There is one cannabis question that is regularly searched across a variety of Internet platforms: How many states have legalized adult recreational use of cannabis as of today? As a cannabis law professor and a legal analyst for emerging cannabis businesses, I often am asked that very question.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Other important things that must be considered include home grow, workplace drug testing, decriminalization, limits on possession, and more. New Jersey currently has a robust medical program with over 95,000 patients enrolled, but it faces daily challenges that need to be overcome before recreational cannabis takes effect.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Cannabis reform is picking up momentum in the Caribbean. In recent years, jurisdictions throughout the area have softened their stance on the plant, largely through policies that have decriminalized simple possession and established robust programs for medical cannabis use and sales. And that’s just a part of the story.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The pilot program has cleared marijuana related jail convictions eligible for relief under Proposition 64. Proposition 64 declares the personal possession and use of marijuana as decriminalized. Santa Monica City Attorney Lane Dilg announced the completion of the 5 county “Clear My Record” pilot on Thursday, February 13.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

With the anticipation of federal marijuana legalization, the cannabis industry rang in 2021 with sky-high equity values and anticipated social justice reforms seemingly imminent. iii) investment in communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of laws criminalizing cannabis. WRITTEN BY: McGlinchey Stafford. Heidi Urness.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Hawaii legalized cannabis in its’ House Bill 2729 which was passed in 2018. Previously to now, the bill did not allow for the sale of cannabis edibles but as of the 1st of January 2021, the citizens of Hawaii will be able to purchase edibles from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. . What are Cannabis Edibles?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2020

What would a Vice President Harris mean for cannabis law and policy? Harris has evolved considerably on cannabis policy, especially in the past few years. Looking back, Harris wasn’t always a shining light on criminal justice and cannabis issues. Harris did little to advance her state’s interest as to cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Every state in the country has introduced a medical marijuana program for qualifying patients who have a recommendation from a physician. Some of the states when further – they decriminalized marijuana for recreational use and made it free to buy and consume for adults of the age of 21.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. Prior to that, the only formulations approved were the cannabis-derived medications Dronabinol and Sativex. In addition, Sweden has some of the strictest policies regarding CBD.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 8, 2020

You might think that cannabis legalization would lead to a significant decrease in marijuana-related arrests, but that hasn’t been the case. Between 2016-2018, despite rapidly expanding state legalization, there was a slight increase in marijuana-related arrests year over year. MARIJUANA ARRESTS DECLINE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2015.

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