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Decriminalized Possession of Hard Drugs Takes Effect in Oregon

Veriheal

When you think of progressive states, you might think of Colorado or California, but it was Oregon that was first to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis back in 1973, setting the bar for all the other states that have decriminalized since. Many Wonder if This a Good Thing?

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Poland established a medical cannabis program in 2017, which allows for a range of cannabis products to be prescribed for a range of medical conditions. Medical cannabis has been legal in Poland since 2017. While many countries in Europe have decriminalized the plant, it remains illegal in Poland. Poland and cannabis.

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One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 58 Seconds

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In 2019, that trend finally appeared to shift as the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report tallied 545,601 marijuana arrests compared to 663,367 in 2018 and 659,700 in 2017. The cannabis total from 2019 represents 35% of all drug related arrests. Alarmingly, 92% of those arrests were for simple possession only.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AZ resident? California. CT resident? grams of marijuana.

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Is cannabis legal in Italy?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Cannabis use is decriminalized in Italy and those who take part typically do not face legal consequences. Since June 2017 , no medical cannabis sold in Italy can be more expensive than €8.50 It’s legal in Italy for medical and industrial uses.

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Article: Why Cannabis Education Is Trending At Major American Universities

Cannabis Law Report

NMU began offering a degree in medicinal plant chemistry in 2017. It focuses on a business-first approach to initiatives on decriminalization and legalization. As California is one of the hottest spots for cannabis, it’s no surprise the University of Califonia – Davis offers a course called medicinal cannabis and chronic pain.

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‘Free the Homies’: Some People Are Still Doing Time Over a Victimless Crime

Veriheal

It was estimated in 2017 that if cannabis were legal in every state in America, it would save over a billion dollars annually on Medicaid. Cannabis is helping patients fight cancer, control seizure disorders, fight chronic pain, and so much more. Let us not even start to mention the potential medicinal aspects of cannabis.