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Thailand Reverses Historic Cannabis Decriminilization Decision

Veriheal

Thailand’s newly elected government is looking to reverse its historic decriminalization of cannabis. The announcement comes a short 18 months after it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis back in June 2022. In the interview, Charnvirakul explicitly outlined what decriminalization would and would not allow.

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2022 Election Results – Cannabis Continues Its Spread Across Michigan

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The 2022 general election saw cannabis on the ballot in 32 municipalities across Michigan. Belleville City , Wayne County – voted to significantly expand cannabis operations, from growers through retail and consumption lounges. Chesterfield Township , Macomb County – voted to allow the city to set the number of cannabis businesses.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

Cannabis Law Report

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Recreational pot was decriminalized by a voter initiative effective Jan. August 17, 2022.

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Thailand Cracks Down on Public Smoking in Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Shops

Veriheal

Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. Then, on June 9 of this year, Thai lawmakers decriminalized cannabis.

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Which States Have Marijuana and Psychedelics on the Midterm Ballot This Year?

Veriheal

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. Let’s explore: Arkansas Issue 4, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2022). Maryland Question 4, Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2022). North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Statutory Initiative (2022).

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Is weed legal in Ukraine?

The Cannigma

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

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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

Veriheal

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. billion annually.