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Americans Will Cultivate Over 4 Billion Grams Of Homegrown Cannabis in 2022

Veriheal

Despite the federal illegality of cannabis, lawmakers and state representatives have implemented successful medical and recreational cannabis programs across the nation. As of July 2022, 38 states in America have legalized medical cannabis, and 19 states and the District of Columbia have established recreational cannabis programs.

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Federal policy kills buzz for advertising pot

Cannabis Chronicles

Facebook, which like Google prohibits marijuana ads, has kicked some weed sellers off Instagram. CBS declined to air a commercial touting the benefits of medical marijuana during the Super Bowl. market could surge eight-fold to $80 billion in sales by 2030, according to Cowen & Co.

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Switzerland Just Got One Step Closer to Federally Legalizing Weed

SpeedWeed

Last year, Switzerland launched a new five-year pilot program that legalized cannabis sales and use for a limited number of adults. Five thousand Swiss citizens aged 18 or older enrolled in this program, which will allow them to buy and use locally-cultivated pot.

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Cannabis Is Helping to Slow the Roll of Codeine and Other Prescription Drugs

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billion by 2030.” Twenty-one states have passed adult-use recreational cannabis laws, and over 30 states have implemented positive cannabis reform laws resulting in successful medical cannabis programs. than states where medical marijuana has been decriminalized (mean: 61.2 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach 6.1

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). How do the Swiss generally view marijuana? Switzerland does not have a separate, dedicated state-run medical marijuana program.

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Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Reports Says States Have Collected $US10 Billion In Cannabis Taxes So Far

Cannabis Law Report

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. of the population enrolled.

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New Mexico Is About to Become the 17th US State to Legalize Adult-Use Weed

SpeedWeed

Jacob Candelaria (D), a staunch advocate of reform, showed his fellow lawmakers a weed vape cart he legally bought through the state’s medical marijuana program. . “If At this session, state Sen. There will be no cap on the total number of weed businesses, and small microbusinesses will also be allowed. .