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 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. Cannabis is illegal in Ecuador for both medical and recreational use. The post Cannabis laws in Ecuador appeared first on The Cannigma. Is weed legal in Ecuador?

Law 52

Law Decriminalization Recreational History 52

The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been grown in Morocco for centuries, and the plant is deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and history. Traditionally, cannabis has been used for medicinal and religious purposes, and it is also a common recreational drug.

Law 52

Law History Cultivation Recreational 52

NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

Education 234

Education Data Retail Environment 234

The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal The Maldives, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean, has strict laws regarding cannabis. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis and imposes severe penalties for any violations, though according to various reports cannabis use is very common.

Law 52

Law Policy History Cannabis 52

WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As Illinois prepares to follow through with their recreational marijuana rollout, Marijuana Business Daily reports the state’s biggest increase in medical cannabis sales throughout the program’s history. By August of 2019, this practically doubled, hitting 83,000. In August, 2018, 44,000 registered patients.

Recreational 45

Recreational Patients Programs History 45

The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has a long history of use in the Philippines, and the plant was traditionally used for medicinal and religious purposes. Since then, the Philippines has had a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and this includes cannabis. Is weed legal in the Philippines?

Law 52

Law Chronic Pain Cultivation Recreational 52

The Cannigma

APRIL 3, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cuba is a country located in the Caribbean, known for its vibrant culture, music, and cuisine. 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.

Law 52

Law Decriminalization Recreational Medicine 52

MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Over the past decade, a cascade of American states have been legalizing medical cannabis, but many Oklahomans were not holding their breath. The history of medical marijuana in Oklahoma is barren. Cannabis has tended to be viewed largely as a recreational substance in the state. But things changed with surprising speed.

Recreational 40

Recreational Programs History Patients 40

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

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Wake Up California Cannabis Growers Its 2019 and the world you may have grown up and worked in since the late 1990’s was changed forever on January 1, 2018 due to the passage of SB 94 [Proposition 64]. . “aBIZinaBOX Inc.,

Cultivation 64

Cultivation Environment Cannabis Agriculture 64

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring.

Programs 62

Programs Legalization Oil Conditions 62

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The University of Illinois and 11 community colleges statewide — more than ever — are offering courses to prepare students for jobs in the cannabis industry. Considering how fast the cannabis industry has grown in Illinois, D.K. In the summer of 2019, Gov. The Chicago Sun Times reports. At the time, no one knew about marijuana.

Education 59

Education Research and Development Programs Hemp 59

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

However, although recreational cannabis is legal, there are some cities and counties throughout the state that have made it very hard (or nearly impossible) for recreational marijuana users to buy cannabis products. Which California cities don’t have recreational marijuana retailers? Contra Costa.

Recreational 40

Recreational Retail Marijuana Dispensary 40

Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. The History of Medical Cannabis in New Jersey.

Recreational 20

Recreational Patients Programs Dispensary 20

Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

Thailand made history earlier this year when it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. With about two months left until cannabis is officially legal in the country, Thailand will soon have to make some crucial decisions regarding its incoming industry. In 2019, an estimated 27.7

Wellness and Beauty 81

Wellness and Beauty Decriminalization History Recreational 81

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates.

Law 74

Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

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. In Texas, this has the potential to be HUGE!

Legalization 97

Legalization Epilepsy Cannabis Legislation 97

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 6, 2019

We predicted last week that Illinois would be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana. The latest piece of cannabis banking (cannabanking?) The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to weigh in on the scheduling of cannabis. She has a plan to legalize cannabis if elected. We were right.

Banking 40

Banking DEA Food History 40

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.

Decriminalization 40

Decriminalization History Legislation Conditions 40

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

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Purpose of the Study.

Policy 105

Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The accidental discovery of the tomb of a Tang dynasty soldier, Guo Xing, hinted at cannabis as an important food crop in ancient China. According to a new study, cannabis seemed to be a staple of the Chinese people’s diet during the ruling of this empire. Cannabis Seeds Found Inside the Tomb Unearthed in Taiyuan.

Food 98

Food History Decriminalization THC 98

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

The Chicago Tribune reports that the $10 million “will be funded through marijuana sales tax revenue along with some donations,” a move that was greenlit by aldermen in Evanston back in 2019 that directed “all sales tax revenue collected from recreational marijuana purchases, with a cap of $10 million, to the local reparations fund.”.

Recreational 52

Recreational Policy Programs History 52

United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

Introduction A cannabis ‘prescription’ is written by a doctor to be dispensed at a pharmacy (i.e. A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal.

DEA 52

DEA Patients Conditions Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Leadership transition reflects the successful transformation of Heritage to a company with a leading portfolio of cannabis brands. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. Mr. Schwede originally joined Heritage as President of Recreational following the acquisition of Premium 5. CB4 and ArthroCBD.

Recreational 105

Recreational Business History Concentrates 105

The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

Medical: Illegal Recreational: Illegal. In China, cannabis is largely viewed negatively and recreational use is completely banned. Under the PRC Criminal Law, cannabis is legally classified as being equivalent to heroin, opium, morphine and cocaine. A history of marijuana in China. is a resounding no.

Legalization 69

Legalization Cultivation Hemp Medicine 69

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Currently, residents of Texas make the trip to other neighboring states to buy cannabis, but many of them stay right in Texas and enjoy the benefits they get from hemp. Did this happen because law enforcement can’t distinguish the difference between hemp and cannabis? Hot Hemp and a History of Cannabis Issues.

Hemp 77

Hemp History Sativa THC 77

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

The Candian Government has finally legalized Cannabis in the country and the green-minded travelers couldn’t be more ecstatic to explore the country while indulging themselves in thrilling adventures and fun activities at the cannabis-friendly destination. New adventures with open culture. Best accommodation for 420.

Environment 105

Environment Cannabis History Legalization 105

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. What are the current laws surrounding cannabis in South Dakota? In South Dakota, the possession or consumption of any amount of cannabis is illegal.

Legalization 82

Legalization Recreational Conditions Decriminalization 82

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Investing in cannabis stocks on the ASX: Risks and benefits for ASX pot stocks. Medical cannabis was legalized in Australia in 2016 when the Narcotic Drugs Act was amended, allowing cannabis to be grown for medical and scientific purposes. million in the Melbourne cannabis firm in 2018. Writes Investing News.com.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Patients Clinical Trials Hemp 98

The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Our bodies have a built-in framework ready to accept the active molecules in cannabis, like THC. This could lead one to believe we might actually be “hardwired” to consume cannabis, but this is not actually the case. Moreover cannabis has been used medicinally and recreationally for thousands of years. Related Stories.

Cannabinoids 128

Cannabinoids Research and Development Conditions Cannabis 128

MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. link] — Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) February 8, 2019.

Legalization 111

Legalization Marijuana Legislation Policy 111

The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Ilegal. The use of recreational cannabis in Thailand is illegal but cultivating it and using it for medical purposes is permitted, thanks to recent governmental policy updates. Marijuana in Thailand: a brief legal history. 2522 which ranked cannabis as a Category 5 drug.

Legalization 59

Legalization Recreational Policy Hemp 59

The Cannigma

MARCH 10, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. History of weed in Turkey. With its bustling largest city of Istanbul at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Turkey has a long history of travel and trade. Cannabis cultivation in Turkey dates back centuries, used in the shipping industry to manufacture ropes, sails, and other materials.

Legalization 52

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Cultivation Hemp 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Eaze , the nation’s largest cannabis delivery marketplace, and multi-state retail leader Green Dragon are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement to provide service to customers and patients in California, Colorado, Michigan, and Florida. million in products via the Eaze platform.

Retail 98

Retail Supply Chain Cultivation Access 98

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

The First Circuit has added itself to the list of jurisdictions that have invalidated similar state cannabis laws on DCC grounds, including in the Sixth and Eighth circuits. The cannabis licensee residency requirement litigation. The history here was interesting. The DCC and state cannabis regulations.

Dispensary 84

Dispensary Cannabis Law State Laws 84