Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp. . Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. What is Hemp?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The last several years have seen hemp and cannabis journey from their traditional treatment as substances controlled at the state and federal levels, on penalty of criminal prosecution, to a more legally and socially accepted part of the domestic market. Kristin Mitcham. Allen Trask, III. Regulatory Compliance and Licensure.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

The last several years have seen hemp and cannabis journey from their traditional treatment as substances controlled at the state and federal levels, on penalty of criminal prosecution, to a more legally and socially accepted part of the domestic market. August 24, 2022. Regulatory Compliance and Licensure. Fostering Neighborly Love.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2022

Thailand has paved the way for a more relax usage of cannabis and hemp, e.g., for medical purposes, promote of cannabis and hemp as a commercial cash crop and usage in food and beverage industries, by removing both items from category 5 of the Narcotics Code. b) Extracted substance of cannabis or hemp seeds grown in Thailand.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational: No, but decriminalized Medical: Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 27, 2020

Vermont is considering expungement and decriminalization. The DEA has a new hemp rule. Senator McConnell is promoting hemp face masks. Recreational use would be legal for those 21 or older, with the sales tax revenue going to community colleges, public safety, health and roads. dea hemp rule. hemp face masks.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

Massachusetts recreational shops reopened. Virginia decriminalized marijuana. And you can now buy face masks made out of hemp. As we all know, the state allowed medical marijuana dispensaries to remain open during the pandemic, but recreational shops were forced to close. have a look at some hemp products.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With a new constitution being written, it’s quite possible that we’ll soon see legalized recreational cannabis in Chile. If a new constitution means recreational cannabis will be legalized in Chile, the total will be up to five countries! Hemp farming may have started as early as 1545 AD in the Quillota Valley.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. Cannabis in Lithuania. Possible penalties. CBD regulations.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. Full recreational legalization is on the horizon in 2023. Industrial hemp is legal with up to 1% THC. Weed in the Czech Republic. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

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. Possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized. However, this does not apply to CBD-rich flower.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

And now new rules from the United States Postal Service extend the ban to vaping-related hemp and CBD products. But in the new rules, the government agency also bans the mailing of hemp or CBD products associated with vaping, even though they contain minimal amounts of THC. The USPS recently released the updated rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Bill withdrawn after lawmakers demand ban on recreational use. Resistance emerges as decriminalization stirs addiction fears. Thai lawmakers forced the withdrawal of a bill to regulate wider use of cannabis, saying the proposed legislation lacked enough provisions to prevent its misuse for recreation. Read more (paywall) at .

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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. Recreational cannabis use is strictly prohibited in Kenya. However, there have been some recent efforts to decriminalize cannabis for medical use. The hemp must have less than 0.2%

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Hemp was first brought to the state with settlers in the 19 th century and quickly became a staple crop. Agriculture is still a large part of Tennessee’s economy and the return of the legal hemp market provides economic opportunity to farmers throughout the state. CBD regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 17, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. ‘But decriminalization does not mean no regulation.’

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2019, the country approved the cultivation of hemp for medical purposes. While recreational cannabis remains illegal, attitudes are changing. In early 2020, a Croatian lawmaker presented a bill to legalize recreational marijuana use in the country. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 4, 2023

Recreational cannabis is decriminalized in Peru. While decriminalized, it’s important to note that public consumption and driving under the influence of cannabis are still prohibited and can result in fines or other penalties. Industrial hemp cultivation is also permitted, provided the hemp plants contain less than 0.3%

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. Industrial hemp (less than 0.2% Cannabis in Slovenia.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Now, Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for statewide decriminalization , as a stop-gap measure. In other state news, Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on Sunday, amid long lines of customers. Also, its rules now align with the 2018 farm bill.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 12, 2020

In tribal news, the Oglala Sioux voted to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on their reservation in South Dakota. Contrast this to the South Dakota state government, which has just worked out a hemp legalization deal. It’s unlikely that the state will legalize hemp this year. ON THE LIGHTER SIDE.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Medical: legal, no program Recreational: illegal (largely decriminalized). Cannabis remains illegal in the country for recreational purposes, but possession is typically punished by a simple fine. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Estonia but is generally decriminalized. Cannabis in Estonia. Possible penalties.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Here’s their press release in full…… DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP Launches Cannabis and Hemp Advisory Practice. The new practice leverages the firm’s in-depth cannabis and hemp industry knowledge and expertise of the tax implications, regulatory environment, as well as critical operating and financial procedures.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Medical: Yes Recreational: No. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Prior to prohibition in the 1950s, Poland had a strong hemp industry, but only recently has the Polish government opened up the opportunity to grow cannabis plants again. Is CBD legal in Poland?

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 9, 2020

The Secretary of State recently validated a ballot initiative that would both legalize recreational marijuana and require the legislature to pass laws governing hemp. In other South Dakota news, the Department of Agriculture approved the Flandreau Santee Sioux’s plan to grown industrial hemp on tribal lands.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 24, 2022

Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. The status of cannabis in Belize is complicated. Can I buy CBD in Belize? Yes, CBD is available for sale in Belize.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Spain was one of the first European countries to decriminalize the personal use and cultivation of cannabis for self-consumption. Although cannabis has not been legalized for medical or recreational use, the country’s Ministry of Health has authorized organizations to cultivate, process and test cannabis and hemp plants for medical purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The bill however does not permit decriminalizing recreational use. “We We are very happy that finally we’re taking the right steps to move the country’s economy forwards,” Chauncy Jere, a director of Ikaros Africa, one of the two companies conducting industrial hemp trials in Central Malawi, told Reuters.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

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. In South Dakota, hemp may become legal. In Kentucky, support is growing for medical marijuana.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Romania. There are organizations working to decriminalize the plant since legalization doesn’t seem to be on the horizon any time soon. Industrial hemp is a staple crop of Romania and is cultivated for use in fibers, grains, seeds, and oil.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal in Serbia. President Aleksandar Vucic said, “Not only has it not been decriminalized, but we will punish it even more severely.” Industrial hemp is legal as long as it contains less than 0.3% CBD regulations.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 16, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. A bill introduced in January 2022 to legalize cannabis failed , but the state is exploring regulating and decriminalizing delta-9 products and restricting delta-8 products in the 2022 fall session. CBD derived from hemp plants is legal in Indiana thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Medical and adult-use marijuana are illegal in Nebraska, though a first-time arrest for possession of one ounce or less is decriminalized to a civil infraction. There have been multiple attempts to create a medical and recreational marijuana program, all of which have failed.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Last month we weighed in on Thailand becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize cannabis. THC (this is lower than the “hemp” threshold in many countries). The goal was to beat neighboring countries to the punch by issuing the broad-sweeping decriminalization decree. Travelers beware.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Medical : illegal Recreational : illegal. Both recreational and medical cannabis are illegal for sale, possession, or cultivation in Latvia. Possession of a gram or less for personal use is decriminalized as an administrative offense punishable by a fine, but subsequent offenses become criminal cases. Cannabis in Latvia.

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