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Thailand Decriminalizes Cannabis, But Not Really

Canna Law Blog

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. In addition, the recreational use of cannabis remains illegal, even in the case of low-THC cannabis. continue to be illegal. In any case, the 0.2%

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Celebrating Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales in New Mexico

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New Mexico’s Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis Market Already Seeing Great Success. Recreational cannabis sales kicked off in New Mexico on April 1st with a blazing success. Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time.

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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt

WeedAdvisor

While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. Decriminalization measures are definitely not new to the U.S. But not all was lost. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov.

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Decriminalized Possession of Hard Drugs Takes Effect in Oregon

Veriheal

When you think of progressive states, you might think of Colorado or California, but it was Oregon that was first to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis back in 1973, setting the bar for all the other states that have decriminalized since. To equate this practice with violent crime is egregious and wrong.

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How to get a list of all cannabis dispensaries in the USA?

Cannabis Law Report

On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. Because recreational marijuana is being legalized state by state, the issue of where weed is legal may be one that some people struggle to answer. Adult Recreational Marijuana Use Is Legal In These States.

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

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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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Buying Cannabis in Bangkok, Thailand

Otherside Farms

In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. Recreational marijuana is still a grey area as the Cannabis and Hemp Bill that was introduced in June has still not completely passed, so there are a lot of regulatory loopholes for consumption and for recreational smoking.