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.

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The Cannigma

MAY 30, 2023

The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are illegal under Venezuelan law. As of now, there are no indications of potential changes in Venezuela’s cannabis laws. The government maintains a firm prohibitionist stance on cannabis, with no signs of considering legalization or decriminalization.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

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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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The state does allow qualifying patients to access CBD oil with no more than 0.9% The sale and cultivation of cannabis plants are felony charges, and you could face years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines. Patients must have a note from a doctor to access the oil and each letter is only valid for six months.

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The Cannigma

MAY 12, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Kenya are strict, and the possession, use, and sale of cannabis is illegal. The law considers cannabis a Class A drug, and possession or use of any amount of cannabis can result in severe legal consequences. The post Cannabis laws in Kenya appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Although adult-use cannabis is not legal, Croatia has a relatively progressive approach to cannabis laws. In 2019, the country approved the cultivation of hemp for medical purposes. Licensed drug cultivators can grow industrial hemp for medical purposes. Cannabis in Croatia.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. While cannabis is not recreationally legal in the Czech Republic, the country has some of the most progressive cannabis laws in Europe. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

The government enacted the Narcotics Drugs Control Act in 1976, classifying cannabis as an illegal substance and implementing penalties for its possession, cultivation, and sale. Penalties for cannabis offenses in Nepal Nepal maintains stringent laws when it comes to cannabis. Is it legal to grow cannabis in Nepal?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Denver and Oakland have decriminalized Magic Mushrooms.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

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.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Medical: legal, no program Recreational: illegal (largely decriminalized). Recreational cannabis is illegal in Estonia but is generally decriminalized. There is no national cannabis program; patients can only access cannabinoid-based medications, not the plant itself. Cannabis in Estonia. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

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. The post Cannabis laws in Germany: Is weed legal?

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1810, to strengthen medical cannabis patient protections. CO resident?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. There are organizations working to decriminalize the plant since legalization doesn’t seem to be on the horizon any time soon. As of April 2022, the law is still in draft in the Chamber of Deputies.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In the 2022 legislative session, there were two cannabis bills introduced: one would decriminalize possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and the other would create a medical cannabis program, however, these are not expected to see movement until 2023 at the earliest. The post Cannabis laws in Wyoming appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Medical : legal Recreational : decriminalized, legalization introduced. The proposed law would allow residents to cultivate up to four plants and consume at home, but public consumption remains illegal. In 2001 , the country decriminalized personal cannabis use and possession, which are typically punishable by a fine.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

While many countries around the world have legalized or decriminalized cannabis or have eased up on enforcement in recent years, in Japan in 2018 there was a sharp increase in cannabis-related arrests — and 80% of them were possession charges. Some hemp cultivation is permitted in Japan, but on a relatively very small scale.

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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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NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Under the new law, state-licensed retailers may provide up to 30 grams of cannabis for those over the age of 21. The law also enacts several other changes. Specifically, it permits qualified patients for the first time to engage in the home cultivation of up to five plants, while decriminalizing home grows for non-patients.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Virginia is considered one of the more cannabis-friendly states, being one of the first states to decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana in 2021. A year later, the Virginia Cannabis Law continues to evolve with the approval of more lenient terms for medical cannabis use. . Below are the two most significant revisions: .

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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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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. HI resident?

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Both possession of cannabis and cultivation is illegal in Ireland and can result in fines and imprisonment. However, Irish law does allow the sale of CBD. Cultivation of cannabis is also illegal, and can result in a fine or a prison sentence of up to 12 months on summary conviction, and up to 14 years if convicted on indictment.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Both possession of cannabis and cultivation is illegal in Ireland and can result in fines and imprisonment. However, Irish law does allow the sale of CBD. Cultivation of cannabis is also illegal, and can result in a fine or a prison sentence of up to 12 months on summary conviction, and up to 14 years if convicted on indictment.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 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. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. AL resident?

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 8, 2022

Several bills have been introduced to decriminalize the plant and create a medical cannabis program, but all have failed. Growing less than five plants is a misdemeanor charge, but having repeat charges for cultivation or growing more than five plants is a felony charge. Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Forcing patients to purchase more. Doing so, Pollara wrote, would effectively force a 50% to 150% tax on patients. It is also the one which produces the most and strongest medicinal effects for patients. Patients will feel the effects of THC caps almost immediately,” Pollara added. Here’s how Pollara explained it: .

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

With the 2020 ballot fast approaching, California activists are keenly working towards securing a measure that would decriminalize psilocybin, also commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms.’. Representatives for Decriminalize California have stated the group currently aims to raise $1.5 The Proposed Measure. Legal Implications.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 136, to permit physicians to authorize access to medical cannabis for any patient whom they believe would benefit from its therapeutic use. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. KY resident? MD resident? New Hampshire. NH resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Meanwhile, a decriminalization bill was defeated in the Virginia House this week. Additionally, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Connecticut.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

Medical: Illegal Recreational: Decriminalized. Cannabis clubs and marijuana laws in Spain. Spain’s cannabis clubs are establishments similar to the coffee shops of Amsterdam and are technically legal because Spanish law allows the private consumption of cannabis. Medical cannabis and marijuana laws in Spain.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AZ resident? California. CA resident? CT resident? FL resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

On January 13 , Virginia NORML, along with eight more regional NORML chapters will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond in support of decriminalizing minor marijuana possession. Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2019

On Tuesday night, the Oakland City Council passed a resolution that decriminalises the use, possession, and cultivation of natural psychedelics derived from plants and fungi, including ayahuasca, peyote, and DMT. Oakland is now the second US city to decriminalise psilocybin mushrooms.

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

Scott Wiener (D), and he explained that it is not a decriminalization effort; rather, it is simply legalization. She explained that the bill needs to be discussed because it is about the decriminalization of harmful substances, despite the medical value it may have. The legislation was sponsored by Sen.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Scientific research, patient testimonials, and a broader understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties have fundamentally altered public views. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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