Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Last night, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 officially legalizing recreational cannabis. This makes Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational use. Republican legislators sued and succeeded in delaying the vote until 2023 — hoping to use that time to kill the initiative. ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? Can businesses cultivate cannabis for pharmaceutical research?

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NY Legislative Gazette. The legislation creates a new “Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator” license, establishing a pathway for existing New York hemp farmers to apply for a conditional license to grow cannabis in the 2022 growing season for the forthcoming adult-use cannabis market. Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a.

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Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

He announced legislation to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, and this decision marked a huge win for Democrats and marijuana supporters after many decades of fighting. He mentioned that many legislators were not on his side and that he respected the legislative process.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A bill to legalize the recreational use of cannabis was just approved by the House Judiciary Committee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, making it one step closer to becoming law. Armstrong, and Angelica Rubio, HB 356 would legalize the recreational possession and use of cannabis by adults aged 21 and older.

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Veriheal

MARCH 3, 2022

However, the market is not yet live— Cannabis Control Board Chair Tremaine Wright described the 18-month timeline from last March’s adoption of adult-use cannabis legislation as “reasonable” yet “aggressive.” Both act as the main providers of regulatory oversight for New York’s recreational cannabis industry.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis. While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. increase from the start of adult-use sales and only a 16.4%

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

According to the National Conference of State Legislators ( NCSL ), “As of Feb. Pew Research Center “found that 88% of US adults are on board with marijuana legalization for either recreational or medical use.” There is a great amount of detail that goes into cultivating a successful crop of cannabis consistently. As of Nov.

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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. Connecticut.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The panel tasked with overseeing the implementation of Alabama’s new medical cannabis law will reportedly urge lawmakers to tweak the measure in order to begin the plant cultivation process sooner. The legislation was signed into law later that month by Republican Governor Kay Ivey. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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Veriheal

MAY 27, 2022

A Kansas medical cannabis bill fell short, a new study broke down TikTok cannabis content by the numbers, and Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis. Kansas legislators are now expected to work through the summer to create a more “complete” medical cannabis bill. Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Cannabis.

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Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2022

Companies in similar avenues look set to harvest substantial rewards if Germany’s market shifts to a recreational focus. Under existing German law, cannabis can be cultivated, sold, owned, imported, and exported. Should cannabis be legalized for recreational use, both imports and exports are likely to ramp up.

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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. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. §

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Illinois is taking the route of full legalization of recreational marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. The bipartisan legislative group was appointed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones in July. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

senators released a discussion draft of legislation that would remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances under federal law and provide for federal taxation of cannabis products. The Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (CAOA or the Act) is a discussion draft rather than legislation that has been formally introduced.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes. Around 12 marijuana-related bills were proposed in the 2021 Legislative Session. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3%

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MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

The amendment was passed by the National Legislative Assembly with a final tally of 166 to zero, and 13 members abstained from the vote. This came as a surprise to some considering that Thailand has a reputation for having notoriously harsh laws regarding the use, cultivation, production and transportation of any drugs.

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The Cannigma

MAY 31, 2021

One of the world’s largest producers of illicit cannabis took a major step towards legalization last week, when the Moroccan parliament voted to legalize cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use last week. The bill would not legalize the sale, use, or production of cannabis for recreational purposes. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

This report provides a detailed look at the current regulatory framework in place for CBD and cannabis in mainland China, as well as Yunnan and Heilongjiang provinces, covering all areas from processing and cultivation, to extracts, finished products and import and export. 9 Recreational cannabis. 2 Outlook. 5 Finished products.

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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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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 3, 2023

Not even a month after legalizing recreational cannabis, New York looks posed to legalize psychedelics in 2023. The legislation, which three Assembly Members will introduce, will legalize psilocybin, DMT, LSD, and ibogaine for adults over 21 years old. ” Psychedelics?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Most New Yorkers can now safely indulge in cannabis without fear of being fired, Bank of America is under fire for closing the account of an authorized cannabis research institute, and proposed legislation could help Washington, D.C. finally see recreational cannabis sales. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. if enacted.

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Veriheal

MARCH 26, 2024

Unlicensed cultivators and dispensaries are running rampant, and many are complaining that the process for licensing is taking too long. With medicinal and adult-use (recreational) marijuana now fully legalized, New York is ranking as one of the top states for consumption anywhere in the country.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. The latest news emerges one week after the legislation was considered during a hearing. Home cannabis cultivation, on the other hand, would be forbidden.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

In your line of consultancy, how difficult has it made things without overall federal legislation? The lack of federal legislation does limit some of the services we can provide. NY legislation is still being written. I hope more and more states move forward on legalizing adult-use recreational cannabis in their states.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. Here’s a breakdown: Cannabis cultivators: The license holder may grow enough cannabis plants to fill up to 30,000 square feet. Microbusinesses can also offer live or recorded entertainment.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 31, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Panama is a Central American country known for its rich biodiversity, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. The legal status of cannabis in Panama As of March 2023, cannabis is illegal for both recreational and medicinal purposes in Panama.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

Home cultivation remains illegal for the more than 4,000 registered medical marijuana patients. Only two facilities are allowed to cultivate medical cannabis for the entire state, and only nine pharmacies are licensed to distribute it to patients. House Bill 819. As a result, the program struggled to recruit physicians to participate.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the United States, where cannabis is still illegal under federal law, there are currently 19 states and the District of Columbia that allow the recreational use of marijuana. Additionally, 17 states have passed legislation allowing medical marijuana (MMJ). Arkansas (Issue 4, Recreational Legalization): REJECTED.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Rather than a ballot initiative , Connecticut, New Mexico, New York, and Virginia legalized the plant for adult-use purposes via a legislative process. They follow in the footsteps of Vermont, which became the first legislative-driven legal cannabis state back in 2018. billion in annual sales by the fourth year of operation.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

The law still must be confirmed in the Environment Commission, and pass other parliamentary checks before going for a vote, but independent Deputy Zoila Rosa Volio, who first proposed the law last year, said it has the endorsement of the majority of political parties and is considered a priority on the legislative agenda.

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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. The ruling also mandated that Mexico’s Congress pass legislation in kind.

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