Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Illinois started off the decade by opening its doors to the world of adult-use recreational marijuana. Last year, Illinois became the 11 th state in the United States to legalize the purchase and possession of adult-use recreational marijuana and the first state to legalize through legislative measure. By: Nabil Rodriguez.

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Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2023

Washington and Arizona are embracing psilocybin, the Chicago Cubs announced a canna-tastic partnership, and Maryland is getting ready to jump-start its recreational market. Most recently, Arizona and Washington have both made progress on psilocybin-related legislation. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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The Herb Collective

MARCH 1, 2024

In recent years, the curtain of stigma and misconceptions surrounding cannabis has gradually been lifted, revealing a plant with a plethora of potential benefits that extend far beyond its recreational use. Moreover, with responsible use and proper regulation, the potential for abuse can be significantly mitigated. However, education is key.

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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. The newly passed legislation aims to reduce these penalties for larger possession amounts and completely eliminate legal consequences for smaller amounts. Let us know in the comments!

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The state has a comprehensive MMJ program and has expanded to include recreational cannabis. Maine: Maine has a well-established MMJ program, and recreational cannabis is also legal in the state. Massachusetts: Massachusetts has a robust MMJ program and has legalized recreational cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s been a while since the Senators took their seats – let’s hope they can get some progress with their suggested legislation. This legislation will put WA at the forefront of cannabis developments in Australia, following on from and developing the example of the ACT — other states will surely follow.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Under the legislation, patients with qualifying medical conditions can access cannabis-based medicines, but the use is strictly regulated.

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Leaf Science

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Alongside the general election that is due to take place in 2020, New Zealanders will vote in a referendum that will decide whether or not cannabis should be legal for recreational use. Ms Swarbrick continues to add “This binding referendum presents an opportunity to have the will of the people trigger meaningful legislative change”.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Furthermore, the arrest will not even go on an individual’s criminal history. Most importantly, the use of cannabis for recreational purposes will no longer be against the law. A new regulatory body, the Cannabis Authority, has the task of monitoring all these legislative proposals.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Given the history of recent cannabis reform in Canada and the U.S., Prior to drafting their legislation, Mexico looked at different ways to approach it. The post New Mexican Marijuana Legislation Proposes State-Run System and Home Cultivation appeared first on WeedAdvisor. Mexico has plenty of case studies to look at.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 4, 2019

Just fewer than two years since insisting it was a “gateway drug,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is singing a different tune regarding the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in The Empire State. But I, as of this date, I am unconvinced on recreational marijuana.”. There’s two sides to the argument.

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. In 2018, the government amended the existing legislation to allow for the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes. Is CBD legal in Nepal?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

China has a long history of growing hemp for fibre, traditional therapeutic use and for using hemp seeds in food. Cannabis and cannabis extracts are controlled substances under national legislation in China, and two provinces – Yunnan and Heilongjiang – have established hemp and CBD regulation. 9 Recreational cannabis.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. The amendment was passed by the National Legislative Assembly with a final tally of 166 to zero, and 13 members abstained from the vote. Who can buy and sell medical marijuana in Thailand?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. This legislation was intended to create safe and productive workplaces free from the influence of illegal substances. At this time, the United States was immersed in the War on Drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

DCist reports… As Virginia prepares to legalize possession of small amounts of marijuana on July 1, a legislative review panel is urging the state to dial back its penalties for individuals convicted of possessing too much weed. Virginia made history when it became the first southern state to legalize weed earlier this year.

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The Cannigma

MAY 24, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Pakistan has strict laws governing the possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis. Despite this strict regulatory environment, cannabis has a long-standing cultural history in some regions of Pakistan. Recreational cannabis use is illegal in Pakistan. Is weed legal in Pakistan?

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. This has resulted in widely varying defined legal guidelines and consequences from the use and possession of cannabis. [ii] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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Veriheal

APRIL 2, 2021

History has been made as the first Black woman-owned recreational dispensary in Massachusetts opens up. And Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is poised to expedite recreational legislation for the state. Note: We want to celebrate Massachusetts’s first Black woman-owned recreational dispensary. Next in news, .

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). I introduced S.420, NEW: I introduced S.420,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Interestingly, for those of certain legal history mindset, Gonzales itself had relied upon the famous WWII-era case Wickard v. In just the last year, five more states—comprising 43 million people (NY, NM, VA, NJ, CT)—have passed adult-use recreational marijuana laws. As one example, it appears likely that soon the U.S.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While Oregon became the first state to decriminalize all drugs , this election cycle also saw five other states passing legislation that will ultimately make cannabis more accessible to their citizens. And in a first in the United States, South Dakota voters chose to legalize BOTH medical and recreational cannabis with the same vote.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2022

Over a year ago, we reported on a General Declaration of Unconstitutionality ( Declaratoria General de Inconstitucionalidad ; “ DGI “) issued by the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice (the “ SCJN “) due to the failure by our Legislative Branch to regulate in accordance with the SCJN’s jurisprudence published on 2018.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2019

First, a brief history. . And this of course was the legalization of “recreational” use of Cannabis. And as strange as it may seem, this was a radical departure from what the WSLCB had been charged with in it’s history up until that point. Alcohol prohibition was repealed in Washington State by Initiative 61 in 1932.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Inyo Fine Cannabis owner David Goldwater, who bolted from the NDA where he served as a board member, says he believes “legislators understand some legislative solution to the licensing debacle may be in order.” . The “best bill,” according to Segerblom, would allow consumption at big cannabis events. .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

One crop that kept coming up was cannabis — which includes hemp and marijuana — that has some family history for Lee. “I As the popularity of medical and recreational marijuana grows in Illinois, education on the manufacturing, cultivation and management of cannabis is following. In the summer of 2019, Gov.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Ilegal. The use of recreational cannabis in Thailand is illegal but cultivating it and using it for medical purposes is permitted, thanks to recent governmental policy updates. Marijuana in Thailand: a brief legal history. Recreational use: is marijuana legal in Thailand? 2% THC are legal.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Medical: Ilegal Recreational: Ilegal. The tropical island’s marijuana laws ban recreational use, and those who are caught doing so face the possibility of severe monetary fines and lengthy imprisonment. A brief history. Plan on visiting The Bahamas? Here’s what you need to know: Is marijuana legal in The Bahamas?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Ilegal. While cannabis has played a critical function in the lives of South Koreans throughout the country’s history, today it’s considered extremely taboo and recreational use is illegal. Marijuana laws in South Korea: a brief overview.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In the first month of 2020, the State raked in $40 million in recreational pot sales – which some are quickly concluding indicates the industry will be a boon for the state. It’s important to note that Illinois was the first state to pass adult use marijuana legalization through legislation. Illinois Recreational Model.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 3, 2021

Modern Cannabis has two locations in Chicago —one in River North that only sells recreational marijuana products, and another in Logan Square that sells both recreational and medical. Last year marked the inaugural year for the state’s recreational marijuana market, after Illinois Gov. Chicago’s Marijuana Boom Has Only Begun.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thanks to the Court’s decision, the voters of Keego Harbor have the chance to directly determine whether they wish to permit recreational marijuana retailers in their community. Open Stores argued that Section 6.8

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Ilegal Recreational: Ilegal. Recreational use of weed in Aruba is illegal , which includes the following: smoking buying selling. In Nov 2020, the government made a statement that they have been “working for a while on the legislation of medical cannabis. Aruba marijuana laws: what’s the deal?

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 10, 2021

Now that you know the history of the laws in growing hemp, you can look at the different states where it is legal. One of the main things that are helping the hemp industry is how well the legislation is working with them. You’ll also see that the history of marijuana’s criminalization is filled with: Racism. Some Examples.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The new parameters, if approved, will open a whole new world of cannabis business and medicinal marijuana for economic benefits of the Thai population for the first time beyond the narrow scope of research and study, while efforts will continue to be made to ensure that the substance will not be abused and siphoned into undesirable recreational use.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

For years, the cannabis culture has been quite proactive, but it’s important not to overlook the rich history it brings to the table. You must be educated about specialized information as a business owner, such as the traditional and recreational history of a compound, areas of interest, and potential investors.

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