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ICBC Report: MPs Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Measure In Lithuania

Cannabis Law Report

Last November, lawmakers in Lithuania voted on a measure that would have decriminalized small amounts of all controlled substances. Per excerpts from LRT : The Lithuanian parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs (TTK) has proposed to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of cannabis. The measure failed to pass.

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New York Decriminalizes Marijuana

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New York decriminalized marijuana on July 29 th , as explained by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. During his campaign, Governor Andrew Cuomo pledged to legalize the drug. Unlike full legalization, decriminalization was a middle-of-the-road compromise that sat better with lawmakers who opposed Cuomo’s legalization efforts.

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Former French President Hollande Says He Supports Medical Cannabis…””Decriminalization without legalization doesn’t make much sense””

Cannabis Law Report

In an interview with online media Konbini, the former President of the Republic, François Hollande, spoke in favor of the legalization of cannabis. Former President François Hollande said Wednesday he was in favor of the legalization of cannabis, in an interview with Konbini media. Source: [link].

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. 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. Attitudes towards legalization are slowly shifting.

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Decriminalized Possession of Hard Drugs Takes Effect in Oregon

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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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Mexico Supreme Court Decriminalizes Cannabis Use

Cannabis Law Report

Monday, Mexico’s Supreme Court overruled cannabis prohibition, effectively decriminalizing the plant for adults nationwide. The Supreme Court of Mexico officially decriminalized cannabis nationwide on Monday after ruling that the cannabis prohibition clause under the nation’s health law was unconstitutional.

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New Hampshire Close to Legal Adult Use Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

New Hampshire is halfway to legal adult use cannabis, following the approval of House Bill 639 on April 6 by a wide margin of 272-109. While the Granite State decriminalized the possession of cannabis in 2017, it is still a fineable offense, and in any case only applies where the amount of cannabis does not exceed 3/4 oz.