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New Mexico: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization, Other Reform Bills

NORML

State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. DECRIMINALIZATION. Once signed into law, the reduced penalties take effect on July 1, 2019. The measures now await action from Democratic Gov.

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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing terminally ill patients to use proof of their admittance in hospice care in lieu of a doctor’s written recommendation to register as a medical cannabis patient.

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Cannabis laws in Georgia

The Cannigma

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

Law 96
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Cannabis laws in Chile

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Chile, the country has taken a progressive approach to cannabis laws and has legalized its use for medical purposes. Recreational cannabis in Chile While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use, Chile has taken steps to decriminalize its use.

Law 52
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Cannabis laws in Germany: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Today, Europe’s largest country is also the continent’s leading medical cannabis market, with more than 128,000 patients receiving medical cannabis in the country each year, according to Prohibition Partners. There is no set list of qualifying health conditions.

Law 138
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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

Veriheal

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.

Law 102
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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

In 2021, Parliament voted against fully decriminalizing the cannabis plant, but personal use and possession of small amounts are decriminalized. Patients with qualifying conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS can access cannabis-derived medicines with a prescription. Possible penalties.

Law 59