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Cannabis laws in Afghanistan

The Cannigma

The Afghan government has strict laws against the cultivation, possession, sale, and use of cannabis. The country’s anti-drug law, which was passed in 2005, classifies cannabis as an illegal drug and imposes harsh penalties for those caught violating the law. The simple answer is no, cannabis is not legal in Afghanistan.

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San Francisco senator pushes to decriminalize psychedelic drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Scott Wiener wants to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, and a bill he authored to do just that is still alive halfway through this year’s legislative session. Late last week, Wiener published an editorial eschewing the value of decriminalizing the drugs because, when used properly, can treat mental health and addiction.

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Cannabis laws in Nepal

The Cannigma

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. Penalties for cannabis offenses in Nepal Nepal maintains stringent laws when it comes to cannabis. While the law is strict, enforcement can vary in different regions of the country.

Law 52
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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

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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 Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. Japanese authorities can prosecute citizens for violating its cannabis laws — even if they used it abroad. But in modern times? Shutterstock).

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra.

Law 105