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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Then, in 2017 and 2018, Virginia finally made some moves to establish its own medical marijuana industry. These were moms and dads and grandparents of children [with intractable epilepsy] who were using medical cannabis oils. As in, no to anyone who wasn’t an epilepsy patient.]. It removed qualifying conditions altogether.

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

The Cannigma

In February 2022, a state senator introduced a bill to decriminalize possession of two ounces or less, reducing the penalty from up to a year in jail to a $250 fine. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill. Repeat offenses of possession or intent to sell are felonies. How do people in Alabama view marijuana?

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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

Veriheal

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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Cannabis laws in France

The Cannigma

The measure was seen by some as a form of decriminalization meant to thin out the court dockets, but the fines still remain on a person’s criminal record, and the plant still remains for all intents and purposes illegal. . Children may be eligible in cases of refractory epilepsy or cancer.

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Cannabis laws in Georgia

The Cannigma

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide. CBD is legal in Georgia under the 2018 Farm Bill. Medical: Yes, limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. CBD regulations. Can you grow your own weed?

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

While many countries around the world have legalized or decriminalized cannabis or have eased up on enforcement in recent years, in Japan in 2018 there was a sharp increase in cannabis-related arrests — and 80% of them were possession charges. That could potentially change in the near future, however.

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Cannabis laws in Wyoming

The Cannigma

In the 2022 legislative session, there were two cannabis bills introduced: one would decriminalize possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and the other would create a medical cannabis program, however, these are not expected to see movement until 2023 at the earliest. CBD regulations.

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