Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2021

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana on March 31, 2021. Published Via JD Supra [link]. … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Several Wisconsin leaders announcing a bill to fully legalize cannabis in the state Tuesday. The bill would make recreational use legal for adults, and would be taxed similar to how alcohol is taxed in the state. Madison senator Melissa Agard says legalization could bring the state $165 million a year or more in tax revenue. .

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Veriheal

JANUARY 1, 2024

As debates heat up over recreational cannabis, all eyes turn to Ohio and its potential legalization. Once strictly prohibited nationwide, cannabis legislation has evolved remarkably across the U.S. As a result of these challenges, recreational use remains unaddressed, despite swelling public and political momentum.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

From proposed legislation targeting hemp products to new rules affecting packaging and labeling, heres what you need to know about the latest developments in the Sunshine State. While both bills share similar goals, key differences in their provisions may influence their legislative paths. House Bill 601 , filed by Republican Rep.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

” In a joint press release , Senators Sweeney and Scutari laid out their plans: “We are moving forward with a plan to seek voter approval to legalize adult use marijuana in New Jersey. . We can make real progress towards social justice at the same time that cannabis is made safe and legal.”

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Leafly

AUGUST 25, 2020

Tom Wolf puts recreational legalization at the top of his autumn 2020 legislative agenda. The post Pennsylvania governor calls for marijuana legalization to boost economic recovery appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

On April 21, 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana—despite the governor’s opposition. John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature. They have been advocating for legalization because of the economic potential of the industry to bring in huge tax revenue.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. For those looking through a pro-legalization lens, efforts to continue federal prohibition and bar states from legalizing should be a thing of the past. Current Anti-Legalization Efforts in the U.S.

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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. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Israel has announced that they plan to legalize recreational cannabis within 9 months. Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn stated that Israel is planning on legalizing recreational cannabis while balancing “liberalism and responsibility”. . What are the Proposed Recreational Legalization Recommendations?

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It is likely that the general public will not see drafts of recreational-use cannabis legalization proposals from the legislature until next month, but one group is already suggesting language and looking for a legislative sponsor.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

New York legislators are optimistic that they can pass come to an agreement about recreational cannabis legislation, but not everyone is certain. The post Can New York’s updated legalization bill finally make it over the finish line? appeared first on Leafly.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A pair of bills legalizing and decriminalizing recreational marijuana are now sitting on Gov. The post Passing NJ’s cannabis legislation was only the beginning first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Phil Murphy’s desk to be signed into law. … Read More.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 1, 2025

Since recreational legalization in January 2020, only one Illinois cannabis-related bill, House Bill 1443 (HB1443), has been passed to reform either the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

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Veriheal

MAY 27, 2022

A Kansas medical cannabis bill fell short, a new study broke down TikTok cannabis content by the numbers, and Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis. Kansas legislators are now expected to work through the summer to create a more “complete” medical cannabis bill. Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Cannabis.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. To its credit, the state does seem to be making minor strides toward cannabis legalization lately.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Comments and questions raised on Tuesday during an interim legislative tax policy committee point towards lengthy debates on recreational cannabis legalization in the upcoming legislative session in January.

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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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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 Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. ” What Federal Law Says.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. They also quoted a legislative source who said that the bill should be passed next week.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

But there is currently just one country that has legalized recreational cannabis: Malta. THC or less are legal in most European countries. In May 2021, a poll found that nearly 40% of Irish citizens supported the legalization of cannabis for recreational use. It’s legal to buy and sell cannabis seeds in Ireland.

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Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2022

The German federal government may only have legalized cannabis for medical purposes back in 2017, but the market has already earned enough appeal for big-name players to get involved. Now, as the country contemplates adult-use cannabis legalization , all eyes are on Deutschland. Numerous U.S.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

A recreational cannabis legalization bill stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, while a bill that would limit who can become a medical cannabis patient moved on. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, who has pushed for legalization in various ways for a number of years. Both bills are sponsored by Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2021

by David Standa | Apr 13, 2021 | Legalization, Legislation, Recreational Marijuana | New Mexico In a rare instance of… Read More.

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The Cannigma

MAY 31, 2021

One of the world’s largest producers of illicit cannabis took a major step towards legalization last week, when the Moroccan parliament voted to legalize cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use last week. The bill would not legalize the sale, use, or production of cannabis for recreational purposes.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 3, 2023

Not even a month after legalizing recreational cannabis, New York looks posed to legalize psychedelics in 2023. The legislation, which three Assembly Members will introduce, will legalize psilocybin, DMT, LSD, and ibogaine for adults over 21 years old. Didn’t New York Just Legalize Cannabis? […].

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ohio voters will get the chance to vote on recreational cannabis legalization this November. Ohio’s secretary of state announced the legalization initiative has gathered the 127,772 signatures needed to put it on the ballot. states and Washington DC with recreational cannabis. If passed, Ohio will join twenty-three U.S.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? Is Weed Legal in Japan?

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis. While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. increase from the start of adult-use sales and only a 16.4%

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2022

Yesterday, a few days out from the legislative elections in French Polynesia, the Polynesian Hemp Syndicate and Tahiti Herb Culture invited the candidates to debate the legalization of cannabis. Legislative Work Still Needs to Be Done. Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in Polynesia Would be Easier.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. In July, 2021, Israeli lawmakers rejected a bill that would have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

634 COMING UP ON 635 HERE ON YOUR TUESDAY, NEW ON WLWT WILL KENTUCKY BE THE NEXT STATE TO LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA? YEAH, A NEW BILL INTRODUCED HOPES TO MAKE THAT MAKE THAT A REALITY AFTER OHIO JUST PASSED ITS OWN MEASURE LAST NOVEMBER. AND WLWT NEWS FIVE’S DANIELLE DINDAK. Read More

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JUNE 21, 2021

Once illegal worldwide, one by one, countries and regions are now loosening their restrictions on legality. Now the majority of the United States have their own individual medical or recreational programs in place, and first-world countries like Canada have legalized weed federally. The Current State of Legal Weed .

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 24, 2021

One of the original authors of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act in 2013 (MCPP) — a law that led to the legalization of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis across the state of Illinois — says that growing demand and acceptance of the federally illegal plant has not reduced the risk of job loss.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. In a groundbreaking moment on Tuesday, August 24, North Carolina Senate committee voted in approval of a revised bill to legalize medical cannabis statewide.

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