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Israel: Ministerial committee advances cannabis decriminalization

Cannabis Law Report

By the end of September, the government expects Israelis will be able to carry 50 grams of cannabis, or 15 seeds, for recreational use, and reclassify CBD as a food additive. The law would also change the current fines system for cannabis use in public.

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Israel: Cannabis decriminalization bill fails to get Knesset majority losing 52-55

Cannabis Law Report

The coalition suffered a major defeat on Wednesday, when a draft bill to decriminalize the recreational use of up to 50 grams of cannabis for personal use and up to 15 seeds, while also reclassifying CBD as a food additive, failed to get a majority in the Knesset after the Ra’am Party decided to vote against the bill.

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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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Cannabis laws in Belgium

The Cannigma

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. The country has a limited medical cannabis program that recognizes Sativex and CBD.

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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 Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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The Week in Weed: February 14, 2020

The Blunt Truth

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. The Food and Drug Administration would receive an additional $5 million to regulate cannabis and derivatives such as CBD.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Medical: Yes Recreational: No. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. CBD is not a controlled substance in Poland, and you can find both CBD and CBD products for sale, including flower, oil, tinctures, and food additives. Is CBD legal in Poland?