The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Last year , I wished for “better things” in 2021. But 2021 started out badly and ended badly, with only a few nice days in the middle. Let’s have a look back and see if 2021 was really just a “variant” (to use Mr. Barry’s word) of 2020. The dog days of August brought us Louisiana decriminalizing marijuana.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 22, 2021

On the federal level, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy opined on decriminalization. It’s been a while since we’ve discussed Illinois’ lottery program for dispensary licenses, but the program is back in the news this week. Lawmakers introduced a legalization bill in Ohio. and finally.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Luxembourg decriminalized marijuana in October of this year, and Germany may move on this issue in 2022. Moving west, we see that Montana will have rules in place in time for the January 1 launch of its adult-use sales program. It’s probably not a “Christmas miracle,” but it’s nice for them to have this wrapped up in 2021.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

The Texas legislature moves on cannabis decriminalization. One would decriminalize marijuana possession. The second would expand the state’s medical marijuana program, and the third would reduce penalties for possession of some concentrates. The Supreme Court refuses to hear a 280E case. cannabis research bills.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). 2021 was a significant year for marijuana policy reform. DECRIMINALIZATION. The law took effect on July 1, 2021.

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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. Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. Possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. The same bill was introduced in 2021 but failed in the Senate Chamber. Alabama medical cannabis program.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 11, 2021

This week’s news : the state Senate passed a bill that will delay a medical marijuana program, but decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis in the meantime. It may be in for rough sailing in the state House, which has so far shared Governor Noem’s opposition to any legalization. breaking news.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. In July, 2021, Israeli lawmakers rejected a bill that would have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

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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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 Separately, from a social point of view, as of 2021, 49% of adults have tried marijuana in the US, which is approximately 162,678,600 Americans. billion respectively, according to a recent Forbes article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2022

Austin marijuana decriminalization could become a reality in May if voters get a chance to address the issue on a ballot referendum. That’s not a surprise for Democrats who have long favored decriminalization and legalization. That’s not a surprise for Democrats who have long favored decriminalization and legalization.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A 6% tax is to be imposed on the retail price of cannabis to benefit various programs. Medical cannabis in South Dakota was legalized on July 1, 2021 via a ballot initiative that took place on November 3, 2020. As of June, psilocybin possession has been decriminalized in 15 cities and other local U.S. Moreover, Prop.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Another part of Prop 207 creates the Social Equity Ownership Program. This program is designed to prioritize granting licenses to owners who may have been impacted disproportionately by previous marijuana legislation and its enforcement. The expungement eligibility would start in July 2021. What Is the Social Equity Program?

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Image by RexMedlen on Pixabay : Medical marijuana laws in 2021 will differ considerably around the world. Medical Marijuana Laws In 2021.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. Let’s take a look at which US states that have a reciprocity program for guests that are cannabis patients.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

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. . France’s (experimental) medical cannabis program. Shutterstock. What does medical marijuana cost in France?

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The Cannigma

APRIL 24, 2022

Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. Is there a medical marijuana program in Belize? The status of cannabis in Belize is complicated.

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The Cannigma

MAY 26, 2022

While there is no timeline for residents to expect legalization, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan ran his 2021 campaign on a platform of cannabis decriminalization. In early 2022, his office began a trial program to decriminalize cannabis that is still underway. The post How much does cannabis cost in the UK?

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In 2021, Malta became the first EU member to allow adults to carry up to 7 grams and grow up to four plants at home. Ireland’s conservative government is reflected in the country’s medical cannabis program, which is one of the more restrictive medical cannabis programs in Europe. But there is plenty of room for hope.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Despite overwhelming support from state residents ( 81% of residents think cannabis should be legal in some capacity) multiple bills in 2022 and 2021 to legalize medical marijuana have failed. 37% believe it should be legal for recreational use while 44% only support a medical program. Tennessee medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Marijuana usage did not alter as a result of the first wave of decriminalization in the 1970s. According to studies on the effects of state legalization in the US, decriminalizing drugs has had little to no influence on drug usage. . In some instances, they’re entirely unsupported by actual legalizations. .

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Veriheal

APRIL 29, 2024

The state decriminalized cannabis in 2021, making full legalization the next logical step, and lawmakers hope to finally make marijuana sales a reality next year. This legislation will create a cannabis program run by the Louisiana Department of Health. This is a very simple bill,” he stated to the committee. “It

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 16, 2022

Indiana does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. A bill introduced in January 2022 to legalize cannabis failed , but the state is exploring regulating and decriminalizing delta-9 products and restricting delta-8 products in the 2022 fall session. Does Indiana have a medical cannabis program?

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The NBA has been relaxing its prohibition against cannabis since 2021 when the league decided to end random drug testing for the substance. First-time offenders who tested positive for the drug were obligated to enter the basketball league’s substance-use treatment and counseling program.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 31, 2021

Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch, both representing Northeast Ohio districts, first introduced their 180-page bill two weeks ago, which includes four major components: decriminalization, a cannabis excise tax, commerce and licensing, and medical cannabis. The time is now, and I look forward to getting this done in a bipartisan fashion.”.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Social equity: According to the Cannabis Control Board, people who have been “disadvantaged by the criminalization of cannabis” and people of color will be granted the privilege of obtaining loans and having fees waived as part of the social equity program. Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Decriminalize Drug Possession.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

Since then, states in many diverse areas of the country have begun to enact their medical marijuana programs under the argument of state rights. However, SAM does find common ground with legalization advocates on decriminalization, suggesting that it offers a more measured approach for governments compared to full legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

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. March 8, 2021). See June 8, 2021 Order, AIMS Institute et al. Published Via JD Supra.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

You Can Expunge Your Marijuana Convictions in AZ Starting July 12, 2021. March 2, 2021. States across the country are choosing to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana, and in November 2020, Arizona voters did, too. A motion brought pursuant to this subsection may be filed with the court before July 12, 2021.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Lithuania’s medical marijuana program. Lithuania has had a medical marijuana program since 201 8.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JUNE 21, 2021

Now the majority of the United States have their own individual medical or recreational programs in place, and first-world countries like Canada have legalized weed federally. While the list is short for legally purchasing weed, many countries have decriminalized cannabis to the point where illicit use is accepted. Let’s find out.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

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Veriheal

APRIL 16, 2021

The state has long struggled with getting its restrictive medical program running. But just last year, possession became decriminalized and the vote for legalized recreational use just passed. As of July 1st, 2021 citizens of the Commonwealth can possess up to an ounce of cannabis and households can each grow up to 4 plants.

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