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Cannabis laws in Bolivia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses.

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New California Laws Will Protect Employees Who Use Cannabis

Veriheal

California has been a pioneer in forward-thinking marijuana laws for more than two decades. In 1996, they were the first state to legalize medical marijuana, followed by the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016. The new law was first signed in October 2022 by Governor Gavin Newsom. When Does It Go Into Effect?

Law 67
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Legislative Members Prepare to Review Ohio’s Recreational Cannabis Campaign

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The proposed bill, which prompts legislators to regulate adult-use (recreational) cannabis in the same way as alcohol, must now be considered by legislative members before undergoing a ballot vote in November. Recreational Cannabis Won’t Happen Without Ballot Vote. Recreational Cannabis Won’t Happen Without Ballot Vote.

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City of Cambridge Eliminates Local Tax on Recreational Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The Cambridge City Council unanimously passed a policy order repealing a three percent “Community Impact Fee” tax on recreational marijuana in a meeting Monday evening. The city’s first recreational dispensary, Yamba Market, will open to the public next week. percent excise tax and a 6.25 percent state sales tax.

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These 4 States Stand a Good Chance at Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2023

Veriheal

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. Marijuana laws are rapidly evolving across all 50 U.S. Based on Ohio’s initiated statute rules, the General Assembly must either pass or reject the law by May 3. 8, 2016, with the passing of House Bill 523.

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Cannabis Law and Policy: What I’ve Learned From Teaching

Canna Law Blog

For the past three years, I have taught a class called “Cannabis Law & Policy” at Lewis & Clark Law School here in Portland, Oregon. The old laws are worse than you think. Today and historically, most arrests and imprisonment for cannabis crimes happen under state laws. The new laws are pretty lousy too.

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Nevada: World Leader in Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Recreational legalization came in 2016. Last week, Nevada (Republican) Governor Joe Lombardo approved a bill that reforms the state’s cannabis laws. They legalized medical cannabis way back in 2001. The bill doubles the limit on cannabis possession and purchases.