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The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Cannabis has been decriminalized in the Netherlands since 1976. In 2003, the Netherlands legalized medical cannabis. Is weed legal in the Netherlands? The post The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

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The Green Wave – Legal Challenges, Considerations for Investors in Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana or cannabis can be used to treat a multitude of diseases; more importantly, it is known to be effective in reducing pain. Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron estimates the legal and illegal cannabis market to be currently worth USD 14 billion. Legal Restrictions. Ambiguity in the legal position.

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Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana

The Joint Blog

Medical Marijuana vs Recreational Marijuana : While the legalization of Marijuana is still a subject of taboo, many states across the world have decided to give it a shot, owing to its medical benefits. With the advent of the 21st Century, many states took a softer approach toward the subject and voted to decriminalize the use of marijuana.