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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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The law would reportedly allow people to cultivate up to six marijuana plants at home for personal use.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. The country’s largest party, the Christian Demorcatic Union, remains opposed to legalization.

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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. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. ” What Federal Law Says.

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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. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill.

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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2019

(WAVY) — A local delegate’s push to legalize marijuana for recreational use was shot down, as well as several other major bills aimed at decriminalizing or legalizing the drug, before they even reached the full General Assembly this year. See Heretick’s Cannabis Legalization website here [link].

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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. Some hemp cultivation is permitted in Japan, but on a relatively very small scale. CBD products that are THC-free and made from hemp stems — not flower — are legal in Japan.

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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. Notably, the bill also calls for the legalization of consumption lounges.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Medical: Ilegal Recreational: Ilegal. The tropical island’s marijuana laws ban recreational use, and those who are caught doing so face the possibility of severe monetary fines and lengthy imprisonment. While the country is in the process of updating its medical marijuana policies, the changes have yet to be rolled out and legalized.

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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. CBD exists in somewhat of a legal grey area in Belgium. THC or less.

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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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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. In 2020 alone, legal sales of marijuana in the US bought in a record $17.5 billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: largely decriminalized. Aurora Nordics, one of the 12 companies, possesses a giant 9,200 m² high-tech cultivation facility in Odense. As of August 2021, Denmark reported a whopping 42 European companies that applied for permission to cultivate cannabis in Denmark.

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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. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. The warning was issued on Sunday, Nov.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. New Zealand legalized medical cannabis in 2018 but recreational cannabis is still illegal, following the narrow defeat of a referendum in late 2020 that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in the country. Despite legalization bills losing a majority of the vote, 48.4%

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Although cannabis has a cherished place in Indian traditional medicine, including in Ayurvedic practices, India does not have a legal, state-run medical marijuana program. In 2017, Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi expressed support for the legalization of medical cannabis.

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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 result, they’ve had to get creative when it comes to legalizing any form of recreational cannabis use for adults.

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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. What Do the Cannabis Legalization Initiatives Entail? Maryland Question 4, Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2022).

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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. The law used very specific language that allowed certain aspects of a medical cannabis program, such as prescriptions from doctors, but failed to address other factors such as cultivation and distribution.

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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. 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. Possible penalties.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Legal Cannabis Market 2021-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global legal cannabis market size is expected to reach USD 91.5 have gone a step further and legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Market Segmentation.

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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. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

JUNE 28, 2021

The recreational marijuana use state list is continuing to expand across the United States and the US territories. 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.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. It was a busy week for the states, as Virginia moved towards decriminalization. The state House and Senate passed versions of a bill to decriminalize, which the governor is expected to sign.

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Veriheal

APRIL 16, 2021

Virginia’s governor expedites the date for recreational legalization. New Yorkers are now free to enjoy the pleasures of cannabis, and the University of Connecticut launches cannabis cultivation courses for non-degree-seeking students. Virginia has moved up the date for adult-use cannabis legalization .

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Another nation is toying with cannabis legalization, this time far beyond North American or European shores. According to CNN , the Australian capital of Canberra fully legalized possession and cultivation of recreational cannabis after a vote on September 24 th. At the moment, the ACT has decriminalized marijuana.

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APRIL 26, 2019

Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. AL resident?

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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. But crop cultivation and required operational procedures take time. Ready to run out and buy some bud?

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news this week is that Alabama is considering a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. In Pennsylvania, a recreational cannabis bil l was introduced this week by Rep.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Canada legalized recreational marijuana for the entire country. took significant steps to decriminalize or legalize medical or recreational marijuana. In December, Israel became the fifth country to pass legislation legalizing the export of medical marijuana (after the Netherlands, Canada, Uruguay, and Australia).

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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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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Cannabis Laws Across Australia: Where Is It Legal? However, selling, supplying, or sharing cannabis remains illegal.

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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? It is illegal to plant, sell, possess, buy or smoke cannabis for recreational purposes in Portugal.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. Medical marijuana is not technically legal, but cannabinoid-based medications are. Cannabis in Slovenia.

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