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 has an existing medical cannabis program, but product access is extremely limited.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational: No, but decriminalized Medical: Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. 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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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

The legalization of weed for adults 21 and over has opened the floodgates, prompting 24 states to establish their own recreational, adult-use laws. ” SAM is a prominent opponent of legalization by individual states, as well as federal efforts to legalize and provide access.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Cannabis legalization or decriminalization (we’ll get to the difference in a bit) is one of several issues set to test Democrats’ slim majority in Congress, along with a $15 minimum wage hike and making Washington, DC, the 51st state. The post Cannabis And National Decriminalization: The Story So Far appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 15, 2021

New York’s cannabis board is in the midst of shaping a socially equitable state recreational cannabis program, Republican lawmakers in Ohio are pushing for the state’s access to recreational cannabis, and a bipartisan bill proposing a recreational cannabis program in Pennsylvania has come out of the woodwork.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Millions now carry harmful convictions for harmless offenses that still haunt their lives and deeply hinder their access to everything from housing, financial assistance and employment opportunities. ” Without exception, The War on Drugs was a bigger critical failure than Fyre Festival could’ve ever dreamed about.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 1, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. There is no legal medical or recreational cannabis program in North Carolina. North Carolina has taken a small step in the direction of decriminalizing cannabis. North Carolina has taken a small step in the direction of decriminalizing cannabis. Possible penalties.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine is on track to launch its first recreational marijuana businesses in June, four years after its residents voted in favor of legalization. The OMP handles all licensing, compliance, and oversight of medical and recreational use of marijuana.

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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. As of June, psilocybin possession has been decriminalized in 15 cities and other local U.S. Election Day, which kicks off Nov.

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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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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Medical: legal (only Sativex available) Recreational: illegal, decriminalized. While recreational cannabis is not legal in Belgium, possession of up to three grams by an adult over 18 is decriminalized and punishable by only a fine. The country has a limited medical cannabis program that recognizes Sativex and CBD.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It has also decriminalized the possession of small quantities of cannabis. Most importantly, the use of cannabis for recreational purposes will no longer be against the law. These bills will make way for Bahamians to access these essential therapies to improve the quality of HealthCare Delivery System.”

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Medical: Yes Recreational: No. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Up until 2022, no cannabis was grown in Poland so all products had to be imported, which led to massive delays in patients being able to access medication. Can you grow your own weed?

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Congratulations to New Jersey residents for voting to pass recreational marijuana! Other important things that must be considered include home grow, workplace drug testing, decriminalization, limits on possession, and more. One of the major issues facing medical cannabis patients today are availability and accessibility.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. The state does allow qualifying patients to access CBD oil with no more than 0.9% Multiple bills have been introduced between 2020 – 2022 that would have legalized a medical program, a recreational program, or decriminalized cannabis possession, yet all have failed.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Singer explains that 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational use and medical cannabis can be accessed in 35 states. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29 Singer et al. explain that their study “…also supports recent research by Anderson et al.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. 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. Repeat offenses of possession or intent to sell are felonies.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. Many places will either permit patients access to dispensaries and/or permit medical cannabis possession within a reasonable amount. There are basically two levels of legalized cannabis: medical and recreational. California. Connecticut.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

To the surprise of many, South Dakota ’s Governor Kristi Noem is considering a bill that would decriminalize cannabis in South Dakota. That way, patients will have steady access to the medicine they need. While this is still a baby step, it is enough to put South Dakota on the map in terms of cannabis access.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2021

Decriminalization and legalization of cannabis may be gaining ground but patients in certain countries are still struggling to access medical cannabis through the legal market. In other words , recreational use of cannabis is illegal but the fines are becoming increasingly reduced.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

Medical: Yes, limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide. Cannabis regulation in Georgia is complicated, but the plant is still illegal. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Currently, possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use has been decriminalized. Foreigners accessing medical marijuana in Jamaica are not committing a criminal offense (Shutterstock). Can foreigners access Jamaican medical cannabis?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push For Legalization A pair of Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize recreational cannabis. The bill also provides the framework for a recreational market and support for individuals booked on past cannabis charges. Enthea is on a mission to make this experience accessible to everyone.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

Furthermore, “ Clinical usage of MDMA and psilocybin in psychotherapy is significantly safer than recreational usage. The TGA’s Special Access Scheme replicates what these countries have done but the ‘Catch 22’ in the ACT legislation stops it from actually occurring.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Currently, possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use has been decriminalized. Foreigners accessing medical marijuana in Jamaica are not committing a criminal offense (Shutterstock). Can foreigners access Jamaican medical cannabis?

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of legislation that would decriminalize and tax marijuana on the federal level. Whatever one’s views are on the use of marijuana for recreational or medicinal use, the policy of arrests, prosecution and incarceration at the federal level has proven unwise and unjust.?.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Vermont has already introduced a potency cap for its looming recreational cannabis legalization market, with flower capped at 30% and THC and concentrates capped at 60%. Recreational Cannabis Sales in Vermont Set to Begin in May . For the time being, only registered medical cannabis patients can access legal cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week. Regular readers will doubtless recall that Massachusetts has classified medical marijuana dispensaries as essential businesses, but has mandated that recreational shops close. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Veriheal

JUNE 17, 2021

Currently, Idaho is only one of three states that do not have some form of medical cannabis or recreational cannabis law in place. Will the initiative to decriminalize cannabis make the 2022 ballot for the state of Idaho? This doesn’t stop citizens in Idaho from using cannabis, though. Nobody really can say for sure.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The party also said it would “ensure that ALL Bahamians are given full access to development, and have a fair opportunity to become owners in this new industry”. The government also drafted an amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act, which would decriminalize possession of up to two ounces of marijuana.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 17, 2024

As a result, they’ve had to get creative when it comes to legalizing any form of recreational cannabis use for adults. In 2013, the Czech Republic legalized medicinal marijuana, and in 2010, it decriminalized the possession of personal amounts of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2021

Angermayer said he personally favors decriminalization but not legalization. A smattering of states and cities are legalizing or decriminalizing psychedelics, citing the inequities brought on by the war on drugs as well as the potential therapeutic benefits of compounds like MDMA and psilocybin. Source: [link]. The company has a $2.7

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 2, 2020

Let’s start off with Illinois , where recreational marijuana became legal on January 1, 2020. In Indiana , a state Senator introduced legislation to decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of cannabis. Forbes has a nice roundup of where cannabis may be on the ballot, either for recreational or medical access.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

Virginia NORML Continues Push to Expand Access Through Education. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. “Consumers who already have access will probably decide to continue to purchase it illegally above that $60 amount.” ” Read More from 10 WHEC ! ” Read more from News Leader

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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. And in a first in the United States, South Dakota voters chose to legalize BOTH medical and recreational cannabis with the same vote.

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