The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Welcome back to the Weed in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Oklahoma’s governor favors federal legalization, although not a state measure. Arkansas voters will be able to vote on adult-use legalization in November, the state Supreme Court decided late last week.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Poland established a medical cannabis program in 2017, which allows for a range of cannabis products to be prescribed for a range of medical conditions. Attitudes towards legalization are slowly shifting.

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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. A push for legalization in Belize. Is there a medical marijuana program in Belize?

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The city is still in mourning for those lost to COVID-19, the governor is facing calls to resign, the Knicks are still the Knicks, and the rent is still too damn high, but let’s focus on the positive: New York has legalized recreational cannabis — effective immediately. Public possession of up to 3 ounces is legal. Just not yet.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As explained by the law firm Troutman Pepper : “Perhaps as a compromise to encourage its passage, the bill included a provision found in Enactment 7 that stated that certain portions of the CCA “shall not become effective unless reenacted by the 2022 Session of the General Assembly.” Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) stated , “.

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted legal medical marijuana programs. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. As of February 2023, 41 U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Delta 8 now legal in Kentucky: [link]. Virginia 2024 adult use program may be postponed: [link]. Colorado opens consumption hotel: [link]. Columbia considering legalizing cannabis: [link]. My latest selection of links to articles and updates around the country in August. Cannabinoids. PSYCHEDELICS.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Modern societies continue to do so at high rates, both in areas where it has been legalized and those where it remains outlawed. Review our compilation of cannabis trends for 2022 to stay up to date on the latest news in the cannabis industry and ensure you are prepared for the future. More States Favor Cannabis Legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

June 13, 2022. Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. May 26, 2022. Earlier in 2022, Oregon enacted a similar two-year license moratorium. May 25, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. August 17, 2022. In the decision in Ceballos v. 22-25130 (1). Tae Phillips. Birmingham.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

23 March 2022. Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. State and federal law determine hemp is legal so long as it contains less than 0.3% Atlanta law firm seeks court order declaring chemical related to intoxicating ingredient in marijuana is legal. Star Tribune. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They also support a social equity program that provides opportunities to those disproportionally hurt by the war on drugs. Both say their law school experiences — particularly in negotiation, writing, and problem solving — have helped them succeed in this growing legal industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state and establishing a regulatory framework to govern what likely will be one of the nation’s largest cannabis markets. However, there are some exceptions.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

Medical cannabis is legal in New Mexico, but April 1st marked the very first day stores were allowed to start making sales to the public for recreational cannabis. There has been a lot of preparation gearing up for the demand for recreational cannabis and the state saw great success with the launch of its recreational cannabis program.

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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? Let’s explore: Arkansas Issue 4, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2022).

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that makes cannabis legal for all adults. It is now legal—yes, today—for adults 21 or older to possess up to three ounces of marijuana or 24 grams of concentrates. Retail cannabis stores are expected to open later in 2022. The first operating retail cannabis stores are expected to open in 2022.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 11, 2022

Cannabis should be legalized, regulated, and taxed like many other profitable commodities in South Dakota, according to the state legislature. Kristi Noem’s current approach to cannabis legalization. What Does South Dakota’s Cannabis Legalization Recommendation Entail? As the meeting progressed, Rep.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. million drug test results from January to December 2022.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 4, 2022

While the plant is illegal, penalties for consumption are often not enforced for small amounts and consumption is fairly common. CBD products exist in a legal grey area in Monaco because the country makes no legal distinction between hemp and marijuana plants. Monaco medical cannabis program. CBD regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

The first year of legal adult-use cannabis in New York seems as good a year as any to continue the Canna Law Blog’s tradition of annual reflection on all things cannabis (and now psychedelics too !). We expect 2022 to be another year of pushing towards a fully functioning cannabis industry. Noteworthy Events in 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

On June 7, 2022, the D.C. Council approved the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 (Act), now pending review and approval by Mayor Muriel Bowser by July 19, 2022. Specifically, the Act allows employers to prohibit cannabis use, consumption, possession, growing, and sale or transfer at work. Donna Glover.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. In the U.S.,

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Medical marijuana is not technically legal, but cannabinoid-based medications are. Anyone who is found to “manufacture and traffic illicit drugs” or “facilitate the consumption of illicit drugs” can face between 1 – 15 years in prison. Cannabis in Slovenia.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 27, 2022

This is precisely the case of legal cannabis in New York. In 2021, legislation was passed in the state to allow for recreational cannabis possession, consumption, and purchase by adults over the age of 21. New York Legal Cannabis: Opt In or Opt Out. How Many New York Municipalities Have Opted Out of Legal Cannabis?

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

New York state lawmakers have reportedly finalized an agreement to legalize marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21. The final bill would clear the way for retail sales to begin as early as 2022. The final bill would clear the way for retail sales to start in 2022. Since 2012, 15 states have legalized adult-use cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

South Dakota’s Native American Tribes not only legally opened a medical cannabis dispensary without consulting the state, but this past week, advocates also filed four different recreational legalization initiatives for consideration on the ballot later this year. South Dakota Doesn’t Want to Wait. View original article.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Way back in Spring of 2021, we ran a series on the New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in New York and established the framework for adult-use cannabis licensing. Retail Dispensaries and On-Site Consumption Licenses. The Social Equity Program. Cultivation Licenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Sales could begin in May 2022. In the state’s recent special session, the Senate approved a full legalization bill by a vote of 19-12.

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The Cannigma

MAY 26, 2022

Cannabis may not be fully legalized in the United Kingdom , but that doesn’t stop people from lighting up. billion and London was ranked #8 on a list of the top 10 cities for cannabis consumption in a 2018 study by WeedIndex. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2018, although it can be challenging for residents to get a prescription.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Medical : legal Recreational : decriminalized, legalization introduced. Luxembourg is in the midst of creating a legal recreational cannabis program. Plans were first announced in 2018 and a draft of the legislation was released to the public in June 2022. Medical cannabis has been legal in Luxembourg since 2018.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2021

Montana’s House Bill 701 has been signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte, making Big Sky Country the 16th state to legalize cannabis for recreational adult consumption. Like most recreational states preceding Montana in the move towards legalization, the state has had an existing medical marijuana (MMJ) program in place since 2004.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. As New Jersey nears the end of its first month of legal recreational marijuana sales, lawmakers have introduced a series of bills aimed at restricting what types of workers can use cannabis off the job. INTRODUCED MAY 12, 2022. It’s funny (not ha! introduced.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. With this rapid growth and legalization, however, comes added regulatory scrutiny, including in the environmental and sustainability spaces. Larkin , Sheryl Sweeney.

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