The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. How do people in Alabama view marijuana?

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

While the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp federally, USDA’s regulations highlight potential issues for hemp producers with regard to new testing requirements in state or tribal plans. 3% of total THC tested under the 2018 Farm Bill. To be clear, marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Activities involving the personal possession and/or cultivation of cannabis in private are no longer subject to either criminal or civil penalties in the Australian Capital Territory, in accordance with legislation that took effect last week. The use of marijuana in public remains prohibited.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. The country’s largest party, the Christian Demorcatic Union, remains opposed to legalization. Shutterstock).

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Those posts, however, were more geared towards the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products than the actual cultivation of hemp, which is becoming an increasingly important topic in the hemp industry in the wake of the federal Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (or “2018 Farm Bill”).

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Leafwell

JANUARY 5, 2022

Cannabidiol (CBD) is technically legal in the United States, Washington D.C., However, protections only extend to CBD cultivated from hemp plants and with a concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) below 0.3%. In other words, the legality of CBD derived from marijuana is still in a legal gray area (but more on that in a moment).

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. What does Mexico’s cannabis legalization bill allow?

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. The initiative does not establish a licensed recreational marijuana market.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 9, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. The ships’ ropes and sails held around 80 tons of marijuana in the form of hemp fibers. If caught, you can be fined $500 to $1500 and jailed for 5-15 years for selling, transporting, or trafficking marijuana in Brazil. These slaves were familiar with the psychoactive use of cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the limited cultivation of industrial hemp, but that bill requires that hemp be grown pursuant to an agricultural pilot program in compliance with state law. It’s a complicated question without a clear answer.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Marijuana Moment reports. Marijuana might be federally prohibited, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has effectively acknowledged that the plant’s seeds are generally uncontrolled and legal, regardless of how much THC might end up being produced in buds if those seeds were cultivated. percent THC. percent THC.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

The landscape of healthcare and medicinal practices has undergone a transformative shift with the advent of medical marijuana programs across the United States. Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

I n 1996, California was the frst state in the union to legalize the use of medical cannabis under Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act. CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, a division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is responsible for licensing cultivators and implementing the Track-and-Trace system.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The parliament in Malta voted recently to make adult-use cannabis legal in the country, making the island nation the first in Europe to legalize marijuana. The law allows limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use. It may also be the first in a wave of legalization in Europe.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Words like marijuana, hemp, and THC can often easily determine whether CBD oil or another product is legally available for consumption and purchase. In this article, we will talk about the different types of cannabis, what makes a cannabis product legal and where CBD is legal. What Makes CBD Legal? in the EU.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

After nearly 50 years as a Schedule I federally controlled substance, hemp is set to become a legal crop. If passed, the 2018 omnibus farm bill (which includes the Hemp Farming Act of 2018) will allow cannabidiol (CBD) to be legally sold in all 50 states. The pilot program was a success, … Keep reading.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This time around though, many voters will also make big decisions about adult use cannabis legalization. Ten years ago, only two states, Washington and Colorado, had adult use cannabis legalization on the ballot. Adult Use Cannabis Legalization in 2022. That is outstanding all the way around, win or lose.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

The legalization of marijuana continues to spread across the United States as more and more states legalize the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana. As of January 1, 2018, California became the latest state to join the ranks of those with legalized marijuana laws.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The tropical island’s marijuana laws ban recreational use, and those who are caught doing so face the possibility of severe monetary fines and lengthy imprisonment. While the country is in the process of updating its medical marijuana policies, the changes have yet to be rolled out and legalized. Plan on visiting The Bahamas?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced it has partnered with Vertosa, a science-first cannabis company that creates the most effective and reliable active ingredients for infused products. About Vertosa.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news this week, at least on the federal level, is that hemp legalization appears to be coming sooner rather than later. Remember, Massachusetts voters opted to legalize cannabis in 2016.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JANUARY 3, 2019

With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill (also called the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018), hemp or cannabis sativa has essentially become legal on the federal level, but there are still significant rules and regulations associated with hemp cultivation, processing, and distribution. What does this mean?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2022

Canada first criminalized the possession, use and trade of marijuana in the Narcotics Drug Act of 1923. One Member of Parliament – referring to marijuana – casually replied: “there is a new drug in the schedule.”. Marijuana use increased in the 1960s, along with its criminalization and enforcement.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

So is marijuana legal in Costa Rica? The answer is a complex one, containing vagaries surrounding what you can “get away with,” and what you can legally be penalized for. Beginning in 1936, marijuana usage was prohibited on the popular island, though not yet illegal. Recent marijuana laws in Costa Rica.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 14, 2024

As legal cannabis gains widespread traction, Missouri colleges prepare students for the promising future. Universities in Missouri are now offering cannabis courses for those seeking legal education. Surprisingly, she found classes dedicated to hemp and cannabis cultivation. Louis Community College at Meramec. For instance, St.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 29, 2024

The perception and legalization of marijuana for medicinal use have undergone a significant shift across the United States. Pennsylvania, among many states, has embraced this change by implementing a medical marijuana program. Image by Iñaki del Olmo on Unsplash.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: largely decriminalized. Denmark marijuana laws: punishments and fines. First-time offenders caught with small amounts of marijuana in their possession will likely receive a warning or a small fine of 70 Euro, as it is considered a soft drug in Denmark. Denmark’s medical marijuana program.

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The Cannigma

JULY 1, 2022

Iowa has not legalized adult-use cannabis, but it does have a medical cannabis program. Medical marijuana was legalized in May 2017 with sales starting in December 2018. As of June 2022, there were just five medical marijuana dispensaries to serve the entire state. Iowa Medical Marijuana Program.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The USDA, the same people who denied making the film ‘ Hemp For Victory ‘, has just approved Indiana’s hemp plan to cultivate and process hemp. With hemp being made legal in the 2018 Farm Bill, there are now 29 states operating with approved hemp plans. There are 12 more said to be currently in the works.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2018. California legalized marijuana , Vermont legalized marijuana and the Cole Memorandum was rescinded. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment, protecting state medical marijuana programs, was included in the budget bill.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2019

“How many MMJ buds can I legally possess?” is a question every medical marijuana patient needs to know the answer to. Possession of medical marijuana buds is legal in an ever-growing number of states. But the law on possession of MMJ buds is not uniform across all legal MMJ states.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Is marijuana legal in Portugal? As of 2018, the use of medical cannabis was made legal in Portugal. Patients with cannabis licenses can obtain medical marijuana in Portugal from licensed pharmacies and dispensaries. The post Is weed legal in Portugal?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

businesses are marijuana related businesses (MRBs). Department of Justice on “Marijuana Related Financial Crimes” was rescinded in 2018 , the FinCen Memo has been the only game in town for federal banking guidance. Cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors and testing facilities all fall under this definition.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Aruba marijuana laws: what’s the deal? Is medical marijuana legal in Aruba? Like in Thailand and the Bahamas , Aruba’s parliament began making moves to legalize the cultivation of marijuana a number of years ago in efforts to stimulate the local economy. The post Is weed legal in Aruba?

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Before the 2018 Farm Bill, only a few states ran limited “research” pilot programs for hemp. This USDA study , figure 2, page 4, shows states reporting nearly 30,000 total hemp acres “licensed or approved” for cultivation in 2017. Also, the 2017 data includes acreage for “approved” and not exclusively “cultivated”, hemp.

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