The Blunt Truth

MARCH 7, 2019

Senator Cory Booker (D – NJ) has introduced the Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 that would legalize cannabis at the federal level, remove it from the schedule of controlled substances and expunge federal marijuana-related criminal records. This legislation would set up a retail marketplace.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

There is one cannabis question that is regularly searched across a variety of Internet platforms: How many states have legalized adult recreational use of cannabis as of today? As a cannabis law professor and a legal analyst for emerging cannabis businesses, I often am asked that very question.

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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.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Now, Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for statewide decriminalization , as a stop-gap measure. In other state news, Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on Sunday, amid long lines of customers. So is Brazil. And in the U.S.

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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.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Although adult-use cannabis is not legal, Croatia has a relatively progressive approach to cannabis laws. Since 2013, the possession of cannabis for personal use is considered a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of between €650-2,600. Cannabis in Croatia.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 27, 2019

That makes 11 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational cannabis. The legislature decriminalized cannabis, once legalization failed. In other state action, Maine has approved regulations for its recreational marijuana industry. There was some movement in New York, however.

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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. Despite its illegal status, many residents of Ukraine have a laid-back approach to cannabis.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Up until recently, the state government of Louisiana largely supported cannabis prohibition. Signs of New Times.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 29, 2019

A researcher filed suit against the DEA, claiming the cannabis she was required to use in her work was “sub-par.” He also favors legalizing cannabis. Check out the Cannabis Voter Project website. It has info on elected officials and the status of cannabis in each state.

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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? original sound – veriheal.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Romania. The country technically legalized medical cannabis with less than 0.2% Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. Possible penalties.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

Thailand made history earlier this year when it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. The decriminalization bill included a 120-day delay from its initial signing to when it would go into effect. Most crucial among these decisions is choosing what type of cannabis destination the country wants to become.

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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. Who can get medical cannabis in Germany? How to get medical cannabis in Germany. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

Prison inmates can’t legally possess marijuana under California’s law allowing recreational pot, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in overturning a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it. The justices said the 2019 appellate court ruling allowing prisoners to have up to 1 ounce (28.5

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

Medical: Yes, limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Cannabis regulation in Georgia is complicated, but the plant is still illegal. There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

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Veriheal

APRIL 16, 2021

Virginia’s governor expedites the date for recreational legalization. New Yorkers are now free to enjoy the pleasures of cannabis, and the University of Connecticut launches cannabis cultivation courses for non-degree-seeking students. Virginia has moved up the date for adult-use cannabis legalization .

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 31, 2019

On the campaign trail, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) released a plan to legalize recreational marijuana and expunge past convictions. The Presidential candidates have different views on cannabis, but they center around how to legalize or decriminalize, not if that should happen.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004). The Russian Federation is far from a marijuana free-for-all, and both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in the country. Anything less than 6 grams of cannabis can result in a fine or “corrective labor.”.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Possibly the biggest news this week was the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. And the City of Baltimore has decriminalized marijuana possession, even though recreational cannabis is not legal in the state of Maryland. In New York , those in favor of legalization are pushing for changes to Gov.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 2, 2020

Let’s start off with Illinois , where recreational marijuana became legal on January 1, 2020. A social equity component of the legislation ensures that some of the tax revenue will lower the costs of starting a cannabis business. Pritzker ended 2019 by issuing over 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana offenses.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 7, 2022

According to a recent report published in JAMA Pediatrics , the number of adolescents who reported vaping cannabis within the previous 30 days has increased substantially since 2013—specifically, from 1.6% After the 2019 vape crisis that resulted in at least 68 deaths across the U.S., Time for Modern Approaches to Cannabis.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. In a split 5-2 ruling, the high court held that Prop 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California, was not applicable to prison inmates. The case, California v.

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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. . What are we thinking?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Lawmakers have filed four cannabis-related bills since the legislative session began in January. Proposed bills include, one for legalization of medical cannabis and one for responsible adult use of marijuana. Bevin is opposed to legislation regarding recreational use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

Chad West March 27, 2019. Texas could make meaningful progress on marijuana-related bills by the end of the 2019 legislative session. Texas is nowhere close to doing what 10 other states have done – legalizing small amounts of marijuana for recreational use. 63 would decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2021

As the United States inches closer to legalization, yesterday Justices on Mexico ’s highest court have essentially decriminalized cannabis by allowing adults to possess and cultivate small quantities of marijuana without penalty. In 2009 the country decriminalized the possession of small amounts of cannabis (5 grams or less).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2019

The report highlights her push for the, “Safe Cannabis Sales Act” District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Boswer is emphasizing the need for marijuana legalization and law reform with her campaign #SafeCannabisDC. The Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2019 builds on Initiative 71, which decriminalized marijuana usage in Washington, D.C.,

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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.

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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.”.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 31, 2019

The Cook County state’s attorney has come out in favor of cannabis legalization and the expunging of misdemeanor offenses. And the governor of Pennsylvania, seeing the trend towards legalization in nearby jurisdictions, is talking about recreational cannabis. That prediction is looking pretty solid.

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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 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?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. Below is an update on each country’s progress.

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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.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Sativex, which is a mouth spray containing chemical extracts from the cannabis plant, is currently available as a treatment in France. Also, the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products has concluded that it would be “appropriate to authorize the use of therapeutic cannabis… in certain clinical situations.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2019

06/25/2019. This is a reminder to all restaurant and hospitality operators that, commencing on July 1, 2019, the New York City Department of Health will officially ban food and drink products containing Cannabidiol (“CBD”). 06/25/2019. 06/25/2019.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

We have commemorated MLK Day each of the past few years on this blog by examining the status of cannabis and civil rights. In each of 2018 and 2019 we observed that Dr. King died 50 years ago, but his legacy continues to resonate and expand. The CSA is a half-century old this year, and it’s looking much worse for the wear.

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