Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. 30 Day Public Comment period ended on 4th December 2019.

Decriminalization 131

Decriminalization Therapy Research and Development Treatment 131

The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Cultivation and sale of cannabis plants are illegal in Ukraine.

Legalization 132

Legalization Decriminalization Cannabinoids Programs 132

The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational: No, but decriminalized Medical: Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. You can possess up to 20 grams, grow up to 20 plants, and consume cannabis in public, but you cannot sell or purchase it. Cannabis in Colombia.

Legalization 97

Legalization Decriminalization Research and Development Consumption 97

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 6, 2019

On July 29, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed state legislation that further decriminalizes the possession of cannabis. Possession of cannabis in “public view” could still result in charges and arrest. Additional provisions of the bill level cannabis convictions.

Decriminalization 75

Decriminalization Legalization Legislation Recreational 75

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 24, 2021

City leaders in Port Townsend, Washington voted this week to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi, joining a growing list of communities that have relaxed their policies on psychedelic drugs. The measure also expresses the city council’s support for decriminalization of psychedelics by the State of Washington and at the federal level.

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Policy Law Legalization 52

NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Trenton, NJ – Garden State NORML and cannabis consumers across New Jersey are calling on legislators to find an immediate solution to stop arresting nearly 100 people every day for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Twenty-one states and over one hundred cities have enacted such provisions. “Enough is enough. .

Decriminalization 166

Decriminalization Policy Legislation Cannabis 166

Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2023

In a significant ruling that holds potential implications for cannabis law reform nationwide, the Wisconsin Supreme Court recently determined that simply smelling cannabis is enough to justify a police search. The ruling comes in spite of the fact that hemp and CBD were legalized nationally in the 2018 Farm Bill.

Legalization 97

Legalization Hemp CBD Law 97

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.

Law 138

Law Legalization Treatment Patients 138

NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legalization to expungement, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. 4497 would legalize marijuana for personal adult-use in the state of New Jersey and provides expungement relief for people with certain past marijuana offenses.

Legalization 179

Legalization Legislation Patients Decriminalization 179

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “To a large degree, that has been a war on cannabis, but it’s also been a war on people, it’s been disproportionately a war on certain communities,” Read more from WTTW News ! Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments.

Decriminalization 120

Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 120

SpeedWeed

APRIL 6, 2021

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will form a commission to study the potential of decriminalization of cannabis if he is re-elected next month, according to media reports from the United Kingdom. In 2019, a public opinion poll found that nearly two-thirds (63%) of the city’s residents support the legalization and regulation of cannabis.

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Policy Cannabis Media 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. Colorado could legalize psychedelics. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies.

Legalization 109

Legalization Decriminalization Medicine Research and Development 109

Veriheal

MAY 20, 2021

Texas and cannabis have had a rough go with one another. Perhaps this is what left such a harsh taste for cannabis in the mouths of law enforcement in the state. As of 2019, the population in the state of Texas was estimated to be around 29 million and is rapidly growing as we speak. Texas is known for doing it big.

Legalization 117

Legalization Chronic Pain Conditions THC 117

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 is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

Law 137

Law Legalization Clinical Trials CBD 137

Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 2019

On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Denver, Colorado announced a pass result for Initiated Ordinance 301 , becoming the first U.S. jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. jurisdiction has actually approved of the decriminalization of psilocybin, and this could have major effects throughout the nation.

Decriminalization 71

Decriminalization CBD Food Law 71

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A new study has found that states where cannabis is legal or decriminalized have seen big decreases in racial disparity in drug arrests, a hoped-for result for those who support social justice. Many proponents of legal cannabis say they support changing the laws because of the social justice impact.

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Policy Cannabis 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While Oregon became the first state to decriminalize all drugs , this election cycle also saw five other states passing legislation that will ultimately make cannabis more accessible to their citizens. Mississippi approved cannabis for medical use. Current Cannabis Laws in Texas. The Effects of Legalization.

Legalization 98

Legalization Epilepsy Cannabis Legislation 98

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

Marijuana 293

Marijuana Data Decriminalization Policy 293

Leafly

JANUARY 15, 2019

In 2019 Texans will find out whether lawmakers are ready to build a viable medical cannabis program or whether old-fashioned politics will limit access to effective medicine. The post Can Texas Build a Working Medical Cannabis Program in 2019? appeared first on Leafly.

Programs 111

Programs Access Medicine Cannabis 111

The Cannigma

APRIL 9, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal While cannabis remains illegal in Ecuador, the country has taken steps to decriminalize its use and possession. Is weed legal in Ecuador? Cannabis is illegal in Ecuador for both medical and recreational use. The post Cannabis laws in Ecuador appeared first on The Cannigma.

Law 52

Law Decriminalization Recreational History 52

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 8, 2019

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. And the state Supreme Court ruled that the governor and legislature had the right to change the voter-approved medical cannabis law. Shevrin Jones recently introduced a decriminalization bill. In Florida, state Rep.

Decriminalization 76

Decriminalization Food Programs Marijuana 76

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine. Penalties for cannabis offenses in Norway. Medical cannabis in Norway. reported that they perceive cannabis as being “low risk.”.

Legalization 59

Legalization Decriminalization Patients Medicine 59

WeedAdvisor

APRIL 29, 2019

Following a rather sudden decision by the Supreme Court (and an interesting legal caveat), Mexico is now well on its way to lifting cannabis prohibition entirely, according to Yahoo Finance. Mexico already has legal cannabis production in place, as they allowed for medical marijuana in 2017. How it Happened. .

Legalization 40

Legalization Marijuana Supply Chain Decriminalization 40

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As more states legalize cannabis, companies are dealing with the absence of national trademark uniformity. Currently, there is no legal mechanism to obtain a trademark to sell cannabis across state lines. Companies must be ready to fight for their trademark rights once legal cannabis becomes a national reality.

Legalization 69

Legalization Decriminalization Cannabis Packaging 69

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Welcome to The Week in Weed’s look back at the news of 2019; whether the year has flown by or seemed to last forever, it’s (almost) over now. Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2019. In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking.

Banking 71

Banking Hemp Agriculture Seed-To-Sale 71

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 7, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The biggest news from the states came from Florida, where legislation has been introduced to legalize recreational marijuana. This legislation would set up a retail marketplace.

Pets 69

Pets Recreational Decriminalization Food 69

Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Is Cannabis Legal in Thailand? Drugs and Thailand use to get you locked up abroad, but since 2018, Thailand started easing cannabis laws. While cannabis is still somewhat of a grey area, cannabis strains containing more than 0.2% For now, authorities have passed regulations that limit cannabis to personal use.

Wellness and Beauty 98

Wellness and Beauty Decriminalization Dispensary Consumption 98

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Regular readers will doubtless recall that legalization failed earlier this year and that lawmakers are considering a ballot initiative. So is Brazil.

Chronic Pain 61

Chronic Pain Decriminalization Banking Hemp 61

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Will “decriminalization” just spread the problem nationwide? In 2019, he was protecting one of the thousand or so cannabis stores in California’s biggest city—part of an industry that has grown less and less underground since 1996, when the state first legalized medical marijuana. Read More @ Politico].

Business 52

Business Legalization Decriminalization Cannabis 52

The Cannigma

APRIL 3, 2023

While cannabis remains illegal in Cuba, the country has taken steps to decriminalize its use and possession. Cannabis laws in Cuba Cannabis is illegal in Cuba for both medical and recreational use. However, in recent years, Cuba has taken steps to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of weed for personal use.

Law 52

Law Decriminalization Recreational Medicine 52

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. Prior to that, the only formulations approved were the cannabis-derived medications Dronabinol and Sativex.

Legalization 69

Legalization Policy THC Patients 69

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This year, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not recreational cannabis can be used legally in a total of five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. What Do the Cannabis Legalization Initiatives Entail? Maryland Question 4, Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2022).

Decriminalization 117

Decriminalization Marijuana Legalization Programs 117

The Blunt Truth

JULY 25, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Kamala Harris (D-CA) have introduced a bill calling for the decriminalizing of marijuana. In Utah , growers have been chosen for their medicinal cannabis program. Jerry Nadler (D-NJ) and Sen. See you next week!

Banking 77

Banking Pets Hemp Decriminalization 77

The Cannigma

JANUARY 12, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal, although small amounts are decriminalized. Cannabis is legal in the US Virgin Islands for medical use for both residents and visitors, and can be accessed at a number of dispensaries on the three main islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix. Virgin Islands medical marijuana laws.

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Access Recreational 52

The Cannigma

JANUARY 12, 2022

Medical: legal (but extremely limited) Recreational: illegal. Finland has a mixed attitude to cannabis. It is now illegal to use or possess cannabis in Finland recreationally, and those charged end up on a police database, which can hinder their ability to find work. What about cannabis for medical use?

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Hash Hemp 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

History 104

History Recreational Data Decriminalization 104

The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

Cannabis regulation in Georgia is complicated, but the plant is still illegal. There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion.

Law 96

Law Decriminalization Programs Patients 96