Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

San Francisco lawmakers have unanimously approved a measure calling for the decriminalization of psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca. San Francisco Lawmakers Unanimously Approve Psychedelics Decriminalization Resolution. Resolution That Decriminalizes Psychedelic Drugs Passed By San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Alternative medicine is becoming more widely acknowledged and practiced than ever before, opening the door for therapies like psychedelics to enter the world of mainstream healthcare. Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. The journey begins with early debates around the medicinal use of cannabis, leading to the eventual establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. 5] [6] [7] [8] Conclusion: Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called for decriminalizing the use of and research on psychedelics, as well as comprehensive marijuana legalization, in a video message played for a drug policy reform conference on Thursday. Read full report: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

If that isn’t a CV for starting up a cannabis legalization party in Duterte’s Philippines we don’t know what is! He shunned prescription medicines fearing side effects and was intent on finding a better remedy. We are an opposition party because we aim to confront the existing state drug policies.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council, which oversees Native communities located on the western edge of North Carolina, has voted to decriminalize the possession of an ounce of cannabis for those 21 years and older, Cherokee One Feather reports. . It stretches over 100 square miles in five North Carolina counties. .

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Veriheal

MARCH 11, 2021

Oregon became the first state in America to decriminalize all drugs. This does not legalize all drugs. Many people started making jokes that all drugs are legal in Oregon now, but this is not the case. Many people started making jokes that all drugs are legal in Oregon now, but this is not the case.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Now GM have admitted they are in the same boat but they, as yet, haven’t decided to change policies with regard to testing. GM’s Policy on Cannabis Use Partly to Blame for Worker Shortage: UAW. Additionally, there’s the odd-hour shifts and the company’s policy on drug testing for cannabis. The Drive reports.

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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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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. Then, on June 9 of this year, Thai lawmakers decriminalized cannabis.

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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.

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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 Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). Is CBD legal in Switzerland? What Swiss law permits medical patients?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. Support From Other Studies.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

While the country is in the process of updating its medical marijuana policies, the changes have yet to be rolled out and legalized. Here’s what you need to know: Is marijuana legal in The Bahamas? The latest bill calls for the legalization of medical marijuana. The post Is weed legal in The Bahamas?

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MassRoots

JANUARY 22, 2019

After four years in the making, medical marijuana is finally legal in the U.S. I have approved the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Care Act because it is a step in the right direction toward assisting Virgin Islanders suffering from autoimmune and other debilitating medical conditions,” Gov. Virgin Islands — St. Thomas, St.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. New Zealand legalized medical cannabis in 2018 but recreational cannabis is still illegal, following the narrow defeat of a referendum in late 2020 that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in the country. Despite legalization bills losing a majority of the vote, 48.4% of voters.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. also approved measures aimed at decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic plants. Washington, D.C.,

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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. As of July 2022, at least one publication reported no patients have access to cannabis medicine. THC or less.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

To prevent violations of the Second and Fifth Amendments, Congress should amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to permit an exception for legal medical marijuana use. . Despite most states having enacted legal medical marijuana programs, marijuana is still federally illegal and designated as a Schedule I substance with no medical value.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Medical Marijuana Legalization Around The World. Medical marijuana has been legalized in most US states. Which Countries Will Legalize Medical Marijuana Next?

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. FL resident? IN resident? NJ resident?

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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. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

But Salomon said mushrooms and their history as a medicinal product are different from heroin and meth. This bill would create a scenario similar to cannabis where mushrooms would be legal at the state level to an extent greater than they are at the federal level. Denver in 2019 became the first U.S. have followed suit.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2023

The possession, use, and trafficking of cannabis are illegal, and the country maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs. Singapore has shown no indication of considering the legalization or decriminalization of cannabis. Is weed legal in Singapore? No, weed is illegal in Singapore.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Two ballot initiatives dealing with the decriminalization and regulation of psychedelics in Colorado might appear on this year’s November ballot. People are using these medicines; we have data that it’s safe, that there’s not a public health and safety risk in those cities that have decriminalized (them) so far.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

The legalization effort in New Mexico was killed as the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to table the bill this week. One of two initiative petitions to put marijuana legalization on the ballot in Oklahoma was cleared for signature gathering. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine. Shannon Roers Jones (R) introduced legislation, House Bill 1155, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

About the Program: Despite the growing trend by states and foreign countries to legalize cannabis for recreational or medicinal use, and the growth of the legalized cannabis business in the U.S. and abroad, federal law and policy regulating marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance remain unchanged. Recently, U.S.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 11, 2023

In a significant move towards drug policy reform, Colorado Governor Jared Polis asked lawmakers for permission to grant pardons for individuals with certain psychedelic drug-related convictions. Also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act 2022, Prop 122 was eventually assented to and passed into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2022

Decriminalize Nature, the national organization that has brought together local chapters to advocate for the decriminalization of psychedelics, is proud of its guidelines. The group also advocates for decriminalization of these substances without possession limits that are sometimes part of state initiatives. Click here to join.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Words like marijuana, hemp, and THC can often easily determine whether CBD oil or another product is legally available for consumption and purchase. In this article, we will talk about the different types of cannabis, what makes a cannabis product legal and where CBD is legal. What Makes CBD Legal? Well, not really.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

In some areas, such as the western district of Mustang, where cannabis grows naturally, the local authorities have implemented more lenient policies due to cultural and historical considerations. Qualified patients can access cannabis-based medicines through authorized healthcare providers, ensuring proper oversight and quality control.

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Veriheal

JULY 24, 2020

The cultivation and sale of cannabis are becoming legalized in more and more places across the United States. As of 2020, cannabis is fully legal in eleven states, legal for medical use in 22 states, and legal for medical use with limited THC content in 14 states. And even in Nebraska, cannabis has been decriminalized.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. We need the 61% of Delawareans who support legalization to stand with us to end cannabis prohibition in the 1st State. Florida NORML Lobby Days.

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