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Thailand Decriminalizes Cannabis, But Not Really

Canna Law Blog

As of yesterday, June 9, 2022, the home cultivation of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis in Thailand is legal. This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. continue to be illegal.

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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

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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. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. ยง

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Is weed legal in Ukraine?

The Cannigma

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. Cultivation and sale of cannabis plants are illegal in Ukraine. Can you grow your own weed?

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Thailand Cracks Down on Public Smoking in Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Shops

Veriheal

Cannabis shop owners in Thailand have been cautioned against using traditional doctors to sidestep the ban on in-store recreational smoking. Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Then, on June 9 of this year, Thai lawmakers decriminalized cannabis.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

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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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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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 Gloverโ€™s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in Ohio

MMJ Recs

The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions. Historically associated with recreational drug use, cannabis faced prejudice that hindered its recognition as a legitimate medicine.