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Medicinal And Industrial Cannabis Use Legalized In Ghana

Veriheal

In doing so, it has joined other African countries like Zimbabwe and Uganda in legalizing cannabis use for medicinal and industrial purposes. The prohibition of recreational cannabis use still exists, but successful implementation of the new regulations may eventually lead to a change in this status.

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Australia Cannabis: Recreational Use Legislation Update

Canna Law Blog

Growing cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes was legalized under federal law in 2016. Low-THC hemp foods were then legalized federally in 2017. Recreational use, though, remains prohibited under federal law. Despite these continuing prohibitions, there are legislative trends toward legalization.

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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values

NORML

The analysis reported, "Between April 2017 and April 2021, property values rose $17,113 more in states where recreational marijuana is legal, compared to states where marijuana is illegal or limited to medicinal use.". The post Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values appeared first on NORML.

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“Recreational” vs “Medical” Marijuana

Nature's Way Medicine

In the past, the term “recreational marijuana” has generally been used to mean illegal use of cannabis for purposes to get high. Later, marijuana also became legal for “recreational” use in states like Colorado, which meant that patients could buy it legally but did not require a doctor’s marijuana card approval.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

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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Rhode Island Legalizes Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. What about job applicants?

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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

The Blunt Truth

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.