The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In Maine , the Office of Marijuana Policy will start accepting applications for retail sales on December 5. Business license applications are also a hot topic in Michigan. In Wisconsin meanwhile, legislators introduced a decriminalization and expungement bill. It would also ban police searches of vehicles based on smell alone.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In order to make this change in policy surrounding medical cannabis in the country, the Swiss narcotics act that was previously approved in March 2021 had to be amended. This change in policy was sparked by the increase in authorizations in recent years. Thailand’s Tourism Options Now Include Cannabis Cafes.

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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.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

On the other side of the country our nation’s capital has its own ballot initiative on psychedelics, Initiative 81, formally known as the Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020. For more on the use of psychedelics for religious purposes, on that topic, see this excellent article by my colleague, Griffen Thorne, and this one.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 10, 2021

Like Spain right now, cannabis clubs in South Africa are a hot topic. This is because they follow guidelines set out and initially established by Encod , a non-profit, European-based coalition for just and effective drug policies. There is a direct connection between the clubs in South Africa and the Spanish Clubs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Connecticut state lawmakers are advancing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana on the heels of a recent poll conducted by the Institute for Public Policy at Sacred Heart University (SHU) of Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Veriheal

MARCH 3, 2021

It has been decriminalized in small amounts. The decriminalization took place in 2015. The Executive Director of The International Drug Policy Consumption, Anna Fordham, was quoted telling media sources, “The original decision to prohibit cannabis lacked a scientific basis and was rooted in colonial prejudice and racism.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know the law is significant for two main reasons: It does not force public school districts to adopt any policy compelling school personnel to administer medical cannabis products to children; It does give access to the largest public school population in the nation (roughly 6 million).

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

This issue was brought to the council members by the group Decriminalize Denton. The decriminalization of Denton member Stanton Blusher has directly seen the life-changing consequences of low-level cannabis arrests. “I The group is making a second attempt to promote non-criminalization after the previous attempt has not progressed.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

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. CBD has become especially trendy in Tokyo, where CBD shops and cafes allow for the on-site consumption of CBD in edibles and topical treatments. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. Law 15-2021 went into effect immediately. Recreational Marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Hall Act restricts legal usage to that of cannabis products (not hemp) that can be ingested – for example, by tablet or non-sugarcoated gummy – topical products, suppository, transdermal patch, or by nebulizer. The Hall Act expressly does not allow for the use of cannabis products that are smoked or vaped, baked goods, or candies.

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 29, 2019

In Cordero’s words: “Canada already decriminalized, and [marijuana is] decriminalized in several states of the United States. Misguided Policies”. . No matter who you talk to, failed policies are a major topic in the legalization debate. What are we thinking? We are going to try to move forward.”.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

Also, some cities like Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz have different legislations decriminalizing certain hallucinogens. The legality of psychedelics is a complex topic in most countries due to various drug laws that ban people from using and possessing them. In 2001, all drugs were decriminalized in Portugal.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

Celebrated author Michael Pollan has published two bestselling books on the topic: How to Change Your Mind and This is Your Mind on Plants. 7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Despite New York’s Marihuana Reform Act of 1977 that decriminalized low-level marijuana possession, there have been more than 800,000 arrests made in the last 20 years in the state. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mary Kruger at 585-469-6731 , or email at rocnorml@rocnorml.org.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

Former President Bill Clinton has apparently been hearing a lot about the therapeutic potential of CBD products for pain management lately, and, according to a now-deleted media report, said at a recent conference appearance that broad interest in the topic should spur regulators to develop standards for the cannabinoid.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We invite the leaders of the new psychedelic businesses and of decriminalization efforts in the US to come join this multicultural and bilingual conversation!” ” – Bia Labate , PhD, Chacruna’s Institute Executive Director.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Marijuana, LSD, Mescaline (contained in Peyote), MDMA, Psilocybin (from “magic mushrooms”) are all listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and are all major topics of interest of late, according to Bloomberg. However, there are other avenues that policy makers should explore in legalizing psychedelics.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

Medical patients are restricted from making any consumable or topical products for personal use from their marijuana plant. YES MRTA = possessing illicit marijuana (from an unlicensed source) is a violation with a fine, for up to 2 pounds of flower and 4.5 Medical patients are restricted to 4 plants total, per household.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

January proved that there’s always a cannabis angle, no matter what the topic of conversation. Several northeastern states tried to coordinate their marijuana policies. In tribute to Dave Barry and his always hilarious Year in Review , we’ll organize these stories by month. Which brings us to the festive month of December.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana. ICMI: Cannabis Edibles, Extracts and Topicals are Now Legal in Canada. We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2022

These proposals range from limited decriminalization measures to comprehensive, adult use licensing. We could go deep on any of these topics—and we have with many of them here on the blog—but this post gives a 100,000 foot overview. 1. A total of 34 states considered cannabis reform proposals in 2021.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 23, 2021

Advertising a cannabis business or cannabis-related business is very challenging (if not impossible) using Twitter ads due to Twitter’s advertising policies, but you can post content and interact with consumers through a branded Twitter profile. Which journalists and bloggers write about topics related to your business? Use Hashtags.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

We have more and more hemp products coming from South Africa or from Europe that are on the shelves, but our regulations only permit 0.001% of THC and only for topical use. This is what’s shocking to me is the fact that if we are going to debate a topic like this, we absolutely must bring experts to the table.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

We have more and more hemp products coming from South Africa or from Europe that are on the shelves, but our regulations only permit 0.001% of THC and only for topical use. This is what’s shocking to me is the fact that if we are going to debate a topic like this, we absolutely must bring experts to the table.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

We have more and more hemp products coming from South Africa or from Europe that are on the shelves, but our regulations only permit 0.001% of THC and only for topical use. This is what’s shocking to me is the fact that if we are going to debate a topic like this, we absolutely must bring experts to the table.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2020

The Mexican government’s offensive against illegal drugs has taken two paths: head-on clashes with the cartels and significant updates to its drug policies. In 2009, Mexico decriminalized possession of small amounts of various narcotics for immediate and personal use. Since then, possessing 5 grams or less of cannabis is not a crime.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana remained illegal, however, until 1977, when the possession of 25 grams or less of cannabis was decriminalized. The Department of Health conducted a formal study on this topic in 2018. What did pass in 2019 was a handful of marijuana decriminalization measures. Can I use medical cannabis at work?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% Call to Action.

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Veriheal

MARCH 29, 2022

Cannabis legalization, rescheduling, or decriminalization on a federal level in 2022 is an area where many people have high hopes. So, there is a long road ahead toward decriminalization and legalization in Nebraska. The Idaho House passed a bill allowing cannabis to be used as an ingredient in topical pain relief products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

She is also on the advisory board of Decriminalize Nature Oakland, the first group in the country to successfully advocate to decriminalize all-natural plant medicines in the city of Oakland. She trained a team including architects, engineers, and other construction professionals on new policy.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Others have begun decriminalizing cannabis. It’s a big challenge, no doubt, given that cannabis businesses have strict regulations but are still forced to adhere to costly policies such as IRS Code 280E. I am on a science and policy workgroup with the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

Others have begun decriminalizing cannabis. It’s a big challenge, no doubt, given that cannabis businesses have strict regulations but are still forced to adhere to costly policies such as IRS Code 280E. I am on a science and policy workgroup with the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

With this year’s High Holidays events, Luck Presents hopes to foster discussion around destigmatizing, decriminalizing, and legalizing hemp and cannabis. “I Admission to the Luck Summit is free with a donation to the Cannabis Voter Project , a group that informs, registers, and turns out voters interested in cannabis policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

What used to be considered an illicit drug in most countries is now a decriminalized plant with some medicinal potential. ” On October 17, 2019, the federal government announced new regulations that legalized cannabis edibles, topicals, and extracts. Authored by Dave Robinson Matson Driscoll & Damico. “Cannabis 2.0”

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 23, 2019

has come out in favor of decriminalizing marijuana but has not indicated support for legalization. Banking is one of our favorite topics; this week we learn that California is considering the creation of special banks to handle marijuana income. That would represent a shift from their current policy. See you next week!

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