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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico represents an important role in the expansion of cannabis around the world, its history is part of a historical, social and economic bed that has transformed each of its events into relevant information at a political-social level. Origin of marijuana in Mexico. The Prohibition Era; 20th Century. The decade of the 60’s.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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Current Office: Senator from Minnesota 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: B Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018). Summary: Senator Sanders has a long history of supporting reforming our nation’s drug policy. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization. The Senators. Amy Klobuchar.

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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. Public consumption of cannabis is rare and Polish people who smoke typically do so in the privacy of their own homes. Medical cannabis has been legal in Poland since 2017.

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Cannabis laws in Peru

The Cannigma

The South American country has a rich cultural history of cannabis use, with indigenous communities using it for medicinal, spiritual, and cultural practices for centuries. Recreational cannabis is decriminalized in Peru. Possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense.

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Colombia Legalizes Public Cannabis Use as Potential Legalization Looms

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According to Forbes, the issue lay in Colombia’s 2017 Police Code – a set of laws put forth by President Iván Duque, who remains president to this day. An analysis by Colombia’s Constitutional Court found the law on public drug consumption (among other sections) to be unconstitutional.

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South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Guide (Constitutional Amendment A and Measure 26)

Canna Law Blog

In South Dakota, the possession or consumption of any amount of cannabis is illegal. Additionally, cannabis is not decriminalized. In 2017, South Dakota added “cannabidoil” to the state list of controlled substances while also excluding “cannabidoil” from the definition of marijuana (which is also on the list).

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6 Important Things You Need To Know About The Types Of Medical Marijuana

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In 2017, 21 states decriminalized the use of marijuana and legalized its possession in small amounts. The history of marijuana as a recreational and medicinal drug is quite extensive. Topicals have become quite a popular means of marijuana consumption. 8 other states legalized its use for adult entertainment.