NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Illinois Gov.

Legalization 279

Legalization Marijuana Legislation Cultivation 279

The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Is weed legal in Syria? The Syrian legal system categorizes cannabis as an illegal substance, and its possession, use, sale, and cultivation are prohibited under the law. The law does not differentiate much between possession for personal use and more serious offenses such as trafficking. Is CBD available in Syria?

Law 52

Law Cultivation Recreational Cannabis 52

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This legislation marked a shift toward stricter control, criminalizing the possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis. Possession, use, sale, or cultivation of cannabis can lead to significant legal consequences. The legal framework primarily focuses on strict control and prohibition.

Law 63

Law Cultivation Legislation Cannabis 63

NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

Currently, public support for legalizing weed nationwide is at an all-time high: 62 percent of Americans favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana, while over 90 percent want access to medical cannabis. The issue isn’t if marijuana will be legalized anymore. What will happen at the local levels if it does become law?

Policy 276

Policy Marijuana Legislation Programs 276

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 has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges.

Law 137

Law Legalization Clinical Trials CBD 137

MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

Law 52

Law Programs Patients Conditions 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2022

20 October 2022 Policy briefing Environmental impacts are rarely taken into account in the cannabis regulation debate.

Policy 98

Policy Cultivation Cannabis Legalization 98

MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana.

Law 52

Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

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 CBD legal in Nepal?

Law 52

Law Cultivation Advocacy Consumption 52

The Cannigma

MAY 24, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: Illegal Saudi Arabia has strict and uncompromising laws regarding cannabis. The possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis are strictly prohibited, and offenders can face severe legal consequences. Is weed legal in Saudi Arabia? Is it legal to grow cannabis in Saudi Arabia?

Law 52

Law Cultivation Recreational Environment 52

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It is illegal to possess, sell, or cultivate cannabis for recreational or medical use in Qatar. Qatar has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, and cannabis is no exception. CBD is not legal in Qatar. The post Cannabis laws in Qatar appeared first on The Cannigma. Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. CBD regulations.

Law 91

Law Policy Recreational Consumption 91

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Breaking the law here, even with only small amounts of cannabis, will result in misdemeanor charges.

Legalization 113

Legalization Recreational THC CBD 113

The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

However, in 1972, then-President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law and instituted a strict anti-drug policy, which included harsh penalties for drug offenses, including cannabis use and possession. Since then, the Philippines has had a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and this includes cannabis.

Law 52

Law Chronic Pain Cultivation Recreational 52

The Cannigma

MAY 29, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Nicaragua reflect a strict stance on its possession, use, and cultivation. The country has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis, and offenders can face severe legal consequences. Is weed legal in Nicaragua?

Law 52

Law Cultivation Hemp Recreational 52

The Cannigma

MAY 1, 2023

It is also home to a growing cannabis industry that has been the subject of intense debate and legal scrutiny in recent years. Let’s take a closer look at the current state of cannabis laws in Ghana. Is weed legal in Ghana? No, cannabis is not legal in Ghana. What are the penalties for cannabis offenses in Ghana?

Law 52

Law Cultivation Treatment Programs 52

Veriheal

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The African country of Ghana has recently passed legislation that will allow for the cultivation of marijuana under specific guidelines. In doing so, it has joined other African countries like Zimbabwe and Uganda in legalizing cannabis use for medicinal and industrial purposes. As such, only cannabis or hemp products with less than 0.3%

Medicine 70

Medicine Legalization Education THC 70

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

However, Google recently has decided to relax its advertising policies– at least around hemp and hemp CBD products. Advertisers will, among many other things, need to: Demonstrate the product’s compliance with all other (legal and regulatory) standards. But not all cannabis advertising is created equal on Google.

Policy 68

Policy CBD Supply Chain Compliance 68

The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been grown in Morocco for centuries, and the plant is deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and history. Despite its long history in the country, cannabis has been illegal in Morocco since the 1970s, when the government passed a series of laws aimed at curbing drug use.

Law 52

Law History Cultivation Recreational 52

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. Is weed legal in Kenya? The law considers cannabis a Class A drug, and possession or use of any amount of cannabis can result in severe legal consequences.

Law 52

Law Hemp Cultivation Recreational 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Within certain limits, Arizona confers legal immunity from criminal prosecution for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, and use of … Read More. Green Light Law Group: OLCC Finalizes New Rules on Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids. Luckily, … Read More.

Law 98

Law Cannabinoids Policy Legislation 98

Veriheal

JUNE 28, 2022

The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe is expanding cannabis cultivation efforts to fuel their expanding MMJ program that has already grown to serve over 10,000 patients, outstripping South Dakota’s state MMJ program by leaps and bounds. Voters legalized medical cannabis in South Dakota via ballot initiative on November 3rd, 2020.

Programs 86

Programs Cultivation Edibles Consumption 86

The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal The Maldives, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean, has strict laws regarding cannabis. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis and imposes severe penalties for any violations, though according to various reports cannabis use is very common.

Law 52

Law Policy History Cannabis 52

The Cannigma

MAY 3, 2023

Cannabis is not legal in Honduras. It is classified as a prohibited substance under the country’s drug laws, and possession, sale, and cultivation of cannabis are all illegal. The penalties for violating these laws can range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the offense.

Law 52

Law Treatment Policy Legislation 52

The Cannigma

MAY 8, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Malaysia has some of the strictest cannabis laws in the world. Despite a rich history of using cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes, it is currently illegal to possess, use, sell, or cultivate cannabis in Malaysia. The post Cannabis laws in Malaysia appeared first on The Cannigma.

Law 52

Law History Cultivation Recreational 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Activities involving the personal possession and/or cultivation of cannabis in private are no longer subject to either criminal or civil penalties in the Australian Capital Territory, in accordance with legislation that took effect last week. Additional information about the new policy is available online here.

Cultivation 267

Cultivation Policy Legislation Cannabis 267

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

According to the agency’s filing today in the Federal Register, the DEA “intends to promulgate regulations” to evaluate several dozen applications before it from private entities that wish to cultivate cannabis for FDA-approved research. However, this is not the first time the agency has made such a promise.

DEA 167

DEA Cultivation Compliance Compliance 167

The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Guatemala is a country in Central America that has been the subject of intense debate over its cannabis laws. Cannabis is not legal in Guatemala. The penalties for violating these laws can range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the offense.

Law 52

Law Treatment Epilepsy Policy 52

MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

Areas that have approved the sale of cannabis still deal with a “gray market” where legal and illegal marijuana markets coexist. It is a scenario that frustrates legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement alike. Law enforcement has found Colorado-grown plants in 34 other states.

Legalization 178

Legalization Marijuana Policy Business 178

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2019

New Frontier Data say that they recently presented preliminary findings to the Zimbabwean government while working in collaboration with other regulators in the region to finalize what will be the first “rigorous assessments of both risks and opportunities of hemp cultivation in Africa.” More than 30 new legal U.S.

Policy 65

Policy Law Hemp Data 65

NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

Legalization 190

Legalization Marijuana Consumption Policy 190

MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

Legalization 52

Legalization Access Programs Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2023

ICBC reports The public policy avenue that most people are familiar with when it comes to legalization efforts is when lawmakers approve a reform measure in a particular jurisdiction. After all, people are elected or appointed to make laws, and legislative action is the most straightforward way to codify something into law.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation Policy Legislation Law 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A Kentucky lawmaker announced on Monday that she is pre-filing bills to legalize possession, limited sales and home cultivation of marijuana in the state for the 2022 session, with endorsements from several leading advocacy groups. Kentucky Lawmaker Pre-Files Marijuana Legalization Bills For 2022 Session. Full story. .

Legalization 97

Legalization Advocacy Marijuana Policy 97

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. In 2021, the government legalized using the entire hemp plant in products, as long as there is 0.2% THC or less.

Law 59

Law Decriminalization Programs Hemp 59

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.

Law 87

Law Decriminalization Advocacy Programs 87

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Ganjapreneur reports In a policy document, the German government outlined its plans to legalize cannabis nationally, with plans to allow possession of up to 20 grams by adults 18 and older, the Australian Associated Press reports. The plan would limit THC […].

Policy 52

Policy THC Cultivation Media 52