Veriheal

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

From the discovery of one of the most famous cannabinoids, THC , to coining the entourage effect and pioneering cannabis research , Israel takes another giant step in support of cannabis. Israel has announced that they plan to legalize recreational cannabis within 9 months. Citizens may need a license to grow at home.

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2022

A cannabis legalization campaign in Ohio has managed to attract enough signatures to qualify for review by the state’s legislature. 28 that Ohio’s cannabis legalization initiative had gained an adequate number of signatures to forcibly stimulate contemplation by lawmakers. The CRMLA’s Initial Attempt at Legalization in Ohio.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. Medical Cannabis and Employment. ” What Federal Law Says.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

New Mexico’s Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis Market Already Seeing Great Success. Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in New Mexico on April 1st with a blazing success. Some people said they waited as long as 2 hours in line to purchase recreational cannabis. Lines were long and people were excited.

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. However, the use and possession of cannabis remain illegal under federal law for any purpose as per the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA) , which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2019

David Ige (D), who has at times expressed serious concerns about marijuana policy reform, announced that he will allow a legislature-passed bill to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis to go into effect.Ige didn’t include the decrim proposal in a list of legislation he intends to veto by Monday’s deadline.”

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. Although not immediately enforceable, New Jersey employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

As one reviews the modern history of marijuana policy in this country, beginning with the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition in 1937 (i.e., So, there was real fear the commissioners would not treat this study of marijuana policy seriously, but that they would simply recommend what they all knew Nixon wanted; more Reefer Madness.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cannabis shop owners in Thailand have been cautioned against using traditional doctors to sidestep the ban on in-store recreational smoking. Despite being instructed by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to abide by the law, numerous cannabis shop owners in Thailand are taking advantage of certain loopholes.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Cannabis Regulation and Crime Reduction.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

As one reviews the modern history of marijuana policy in this country, beginning with the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition in 1937 (i.e., So, there was real fear the commissioners would not treat this study of marijuana policy seriously, but that they would simply recommend what they all knew Nixon wanted; more Reefer Madness.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

North Dakota’s Senate dealt another blow to recreational marijuana legislation on Friday, voting down a bill to decriminalize possession of small quantities of the drug and paraphernalia. Diane Larson, R-Bismarck, said the committee “felt that this was not the time to decriminalize marijuana.”. “If Diane Larson , Gov.

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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. Despite its illegal status, many residents of Ukraine have a laid-back approach to cannabis.

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MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

In a surprisingly progressive move, the Atlanta Police Department announced that potential recruits will no longer be rejected for admitting that they have used cannabis in the past. In fact, the question regarding cannabis consumption has been completely removed from the department’s applicant pre-screening questionnaire.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Up until recently, the state government of Louisiana largely supported cannabis prohibition. Signs of New Times.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. Nixons War on Drugs The Nixon administration took the racially-charged propaganda behind cannabis prohibition even further by unofficially beginning the War on Drugs in 1971.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A new poll released by market research firm YouGov showed that 57% of Americans support full cannabis legalization , while only 27% objected to legalization and 16% were unsure. One of the main takeaways of the poll was that cannabis legalization is still, in large part, a political issue. The poll, conducted on Nov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Now GM have admitted they are in the same boat but they, as yet, haven’t decided to change policies with regard to testing. GM’s Policy on Cannabis Use Partly to Blame for Worker Shortage: UAW. Additionally, there’s the odd-hour shifts and the company’s policy on drug testing for cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

Prison inmates can’t legally possess marijuana under California’s law allowing recreational pot, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in overturning a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it. Smoking or ingesting cannabis in prison remained a felony and prison regulations forbade possession.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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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. A nurse holding medical cannabis in a retirement home in Rehovot, Israel (Shutterstock).

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Cannabis stands to impact midterm elections, Thailand’s public health minister is fighting back against anti-cannabis opposition, and a poll shows that Maryland is on the cusp of recreational legalization. Cannabis Looms Large on Midterm Elections. Thailand Faces Backlash for Cannabis Decriminalization.

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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. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law. 22-25130 (1).

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. In the past, recreational cannabis is an issue that has not gained much traction in the Maryland General Assembly, but this year may be different as the majority of constituents are in favor.

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Leafwell

DECEMBER 26, 2020

New Jersey was one of the states that voted to legalize cannabis on Election Day in 2020, and lawmakers were forced to comply. Legislators were unable to agree on legalization or a simple decriminalization bill. When voters chose the sensible decision of cannabis policy reform, lawmakers were faced with.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.

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Veriheal

MARCH 17, 2023

Maryland and Delaware are exploring their cannabis policies, a Texas representative introduced another decriminalization bill, and New Orleans okayed cannabis-infused seltzers. Earlier this month, Maryland’s House of Delegates passed a bill outlining the parameters of a recreational cannabis marketplace.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. 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.

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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. A year ago, Maine created an Office of Marijuana Policy ( OMP ) within its Department of Administrative and Financial Services.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

Lithuania may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis policy reform, however, efforts to reform the nation’s cannabis laws are underway in the European country, which is located in the Baltic region of the continent. MPs Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Measure In Lithuania.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. Below is an update on each country’s progress.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Czech Republic has recently been working on polishing a legislative plan that would allow citizens to cultivate marijuana plants or enjoy them recreationally in cannabis social clubs. As a member of the European Union (EU), they are barred from opening or allowing for a widespread cannabis market at this time.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

About the Program: Despite the growing trend by states and foreign countries to legalize cannabis for recreational or medicinal use, and the growth of the legalized cannabis business in the U.S. and abroad, federal law and policy regulating marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance remain unchanged. Recently, U.S.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2019

As a number of states and the District of Columbia have moved to permit possession, use and sale of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes and the business of legalized cannabis distribution has grown exponentially, federal law banning such activity remains unchanged. USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 5 Section C.3.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A suggested 15% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) potency cap for cannabis products in Vermont’s adult-use cannabis market has been dismissed after a strong debate among the Vermont legislature. Vermont Physicians Push for Low-Potency Cannabis. Recreational Cannabis Sales in Vermont Set to Begin in May .

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