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History of Marijuana in Mexico

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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.

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Decriminalized Possession of Hard Drugs Takes Effect in Oregon

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Oregon has a powerful history as a leader in cannabis reform. 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.

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U.S. House Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman & Cori Bush Unveil Federal Bill to Decriminalize Drug Possession, Replace with Health-Centered Approach

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In addition to eliminating criminal penalties for drug possession at the federal level, the bill also incentivizes state and local governments to adopt decriminalization policies by otherwise limiting their eligibility to receive funds in the Byrne and COPS grant programs. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

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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. While the plant has deep roots in the country and was used throughout history, it was prohibited in the 20 th century. Medical cannabis has been legal in Poland since 2017.

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Cannabis laws in Peru

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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. Is weed legal in Peru? Medical cannabis in Peru Medical cannabis is legal in Peru.

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Is cannabis legal in South Africa?

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Recreational: decriminalized Medical: legal . Cannabis, known as dagga in Afrikaans, is decriminalized in South Africa. This ruling sparked the decriminalization of cannabis possession and gave the government a timeline to implement legal cannabis. Decriminalization is not the same as legal. Cannabis in South Africa.

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Oregon 2020 Election: Vote Yes! on Measure 109

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For another, cities and states around the country are moving toward decriminalizing psilocybin. The Effort to Decriminalize Psilocybin in California is Underway. Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin. A decriminalization measure is even on the ballot in Washington D.C. million in 2017. million in 2018, and $70.2