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Pennsylvania Governor Encourages Recreational Legalization to Help the State’s Economy  

Veriheal

On a bright note, electronic sales are on the rise in the US, giving the state a slight glimmer of hope at not losing all of its financial avenues. Lawmakers are looking at ways to increase the state’s revenue, and to no surprise, some suggest legalizing recreational cannabis. million residents. Pennsylvania Gov.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization in Germany? Medical Cannabis Businesses and Investors Hope So

Veriheal

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. billion (USD$8.4 billion) by 2028.

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New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. He continued, “We passed adult-use recreational marijuana with the promise of investing in communities most negatively impacted by the failed War on Drugs.

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Minnesota Legalizes Marijuana For Recreational Use

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.

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Is weed legal in Greece?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug. For a first offense, a counseling program can be a substitute for incarceration.

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For the First Time Ever, Ontario’s Legal Cannabis Sales Exceed the Illicit Market’s

Veriheal

One of the most significant goals of many legalization efforts is to draw people away from the illicit markets. While the illicit markets are still thriving, the Canadian province of Ontario has shown that the legal cannabis market can actually overtake the illicit. The Rise of Ontario’s Legal Cannabis Industry.

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Is weed legal in India?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Although cannabis has a cherished place in Indian traditional medicine, including in Ayurvedic practices, India does not have a legal, state-run medical marijuana program. In 2017, Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi expressed support for the legalization of medical cannabis.