The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2022

Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Pennsylvania? Medical marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania, but only for those who possess a medical marijuana card. Is Cannabis Legal in Pennsylvania? Nevertheless, possession of small amounts was decriminalized. This article will help you understand the laws in Pennsylvania.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Cannabis use is decriminalized in Italy and those who take part typically do not face legal consequences. Since 2016, the cultivation of certain strains of hemp has been legal in Italy, as is medical use of cannabis and the use of CBD products. Marijuana laws in Italy.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Despite efforts from a state senator to pare down a plan to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms in Utah for patients suffering from certain conditions, Gov. Spencer Cox said he does not support it. Luz Escamilla (D-Salt […]

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MassRoots

JANUARY 22, 2019

After four years in the making, medical marijuana is finally legal in the U.S. D), signed the “ Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act ” into law on Saturday, January 12, 2019. “I Which Conditions Qualify for Medical Marijuana in USVI? Approved patients will be issued registration cards. Thomas, St. Bryan said.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2021

Medical Cannabis is Legal in Texas with Texas-Sized Restrictions. After a slow run at progress in the state of Texas for cannabis legalization, it seems the scales have tipped in favor of the plant. It allowed for low THC cannabis products for patients in Texas that had intractable epilepsy. 5% of tetrahydrocannabinol by weight.”

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 2, 2021

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) just signed a bill to expand the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program. Doctors will also be able to recommend medical pot to minors with ASD, but only if they can confirm that the patient has not responded to conventional medications or treatments.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

The legalization effort in New Mexico was killed as the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to table the bill this week. One of two initiative petitions to put marijuana legalization on the ballot in Oklahoma was cleared for signature gathering. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! AL resident?

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AL resident? NORML opposes the passage of this legislation. GA resident?

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. In 2001, in one of the most progressive social moves surrounding drug usage, Portugal decriminalized all drugs, weed included. Is marijuana legal in Portugal? As of 2018, the use of medical cannabis was made legal in Portugal. The post Is weed legal in Portugal?

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. What does Mexico’s cannabis legalization bill allow?

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The Cannigma

MAY 3, 2022

Recreational: decriminalized Medical: legal . Cannabis, known as dagga in Afrikaans, is decriminalized in South Africa. However, the plant is not entirely legal; buying, selling, and growing cannabis are illegal. . The timeline for cannabis legalization in South Africa. Decriminalization is not the same as legal.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. 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). What Swiss law permits medical patients? How do the Swiss generally view marijuana?

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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 does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. Shutterstock). Shutterstock).

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

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. In 2015, Georgia legalized possession of up 20 fl. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 12, 2023

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. In 2005, Chile passed a law decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

JUNE 28, 2021

Although many states are continuing to legalize marijuana for medical and/or recreational use, it is still federally illegal and is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Furthermore, it is legal in Washington D.C. Every state has its own process in order to obtain a license to sell or cultivate.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 12, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal, although small amounts are decriminalized. Cannabis is legal in the US Virgin Islands for medical use for both residents and visitors, and can be accessed at a number of dispensaries on the three main islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix. Virgin Islands medical marijuana laws.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 26, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Illegal (though at least one territory has adopted decriminalization). Australia has a legal medical marijuana program, and while recreational cannabis remains illegal on the federal level, the enforcement of cannabis laws and the penalties handed out can differ widely from one territory to another.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Members of the Las Cruces, New Mexico City Council approved a resolution supporting statewide marijuana legalization, as the legislature considers proposals to regulate the substance in the state. Governor Lamont outlined funds within his 2021 budget proposal to prepare for the legalization and regulation of adult use marijuana in the state.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. Scientific research, patient testimonials, and a broader understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties have fundamentally altered public views.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Legal Colorado and Oregon are the only states allowing legal therapeutic psilocybin use today. Decriminalized Decriminalization does not mean psilocybin is legal.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Hawaii legalized cannabis in its’ House Bill 2729 which was passed in 2018. The bill set out the qualifying conditions as well as regulations relating to possession, cultivation, and dispensaries. Governor Ige passed House Bill 1383 which decriminalizes cannabis for consumption granted that the possession is 3 grams or less.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 17, 2019

As the stigma and laws around marijuana both relax, patient access to medical marijuana continues to broaden in many states. The number of registered patients has notably jumped in the last few months, with an even larger overall increase over the past year. Spike in Registered Patients. . A Step to Legalization? .

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. Patients can also possess up to 2.5 In New Jersey , by a nearly 2-1 margin, voters passed Public Question No.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Cannabis is medically legal in the Czech Republic and has been since 2013. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. Full recreational legalization is on the horizon in 2023. Possible penalties.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Adult-use cannabis in Missouri could be on the horizon, as a local coalition has filed a petition to legalize. The group, Fair Access Missouri, is seeking to legalize cannabis for adults of legal age and create an “open-use market.” . However, recreational cannabis isn’t the only thing they seek to legalize.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

states that have legalized cannabis in some form, but advocates have continued to work hard on cannabis legalization and decriminalization proposals. . A bill to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis in Wyoming managed to fly through a House committee in March of last year. Wyoming may not have joined the 37 U.S.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

After this vote, New Zealand will join a small number of countries that have legalized physician-assisted euthanasia, but what’s to be said of the matter on cannabis? Contrary to the Prime Minister’s stance on cannabis prior to voting, she made her support for the legalization of physician-assisted euthanasia quite clear.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine. Shannon Roers Jones (R) introduced legislation, House Bill 1155, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Veriheal

MAY 18, 2023

Chronic pain —a condition that affects 50.2 annually — is one of the most common reasons why medical marijuana is sought out by patients in the United States, Canada, and beyond. The list is designed to help patients determine whether or not they are a good candidate for (and would benefit from) a medical marijuana card.

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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. As of July 2022, at least one publication reported no patients have access to cannabis medicine. THC or less.

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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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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The legalization of cannabis in some countries and states has brought about significant changes in the healthcare industry. Traditionally, prescription codeine has been prescribed for a variety of conditions, including post-operative pain, dental procedures, and chronic pain.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. Additionally, cannabis is not decriminalized. Moreover, the state only recently established the legality of CBD.

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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. In 2018, a rule limiting MMJ doctors in the state to 100 patients or less was eliminated , expanding the availability of MMJ for state residents. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Starting Aug.

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