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Ya’ll, Alabama Just Became the 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
It seems as though everyday we catch news of yet another state making strides to legalize medical cannabis. For those who rely on the healing properties of cannabis to improve their health, it’s great to see that more people will have access to safe, non-habit forming medicine. This time, we’re talking about Alabama. On Monday, Alabama became the
Japanese gov't to ease prohibition of cannabis-derived medicines
Following months of discussion, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is set to approve the use of pharmaceuticals containing cannabis as an ingredient in Japan, according to public broadcaster NHK. The Japanese legal system takes a particularly hardline stance against drugs, and even the possession of a small amount of marijuana is genera
Education Board Adopts Rules For Medical Cannabis In South Dakota Schools
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards unanimously adopted new rules on Monday that establish guidelines for the use of medical cannabis in South Dakota schools. The move was prompted by the passage of Initiated Measure 26 (IM 26), a ballot proposition that legalizes medical marijuana in South Dakota, in last November’s general election. Th
Last month, a warning was raised by a chemist on the constituents of delta-8 THC, its production techniques, and other unknowns. Delta-8 THC is fast becoming an ever-present compound. While this may seem like good news, it is a thing of concern. There seems to be a lot of misinformation about this compound, with a lot of concerns about the producti
Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture has welcomed the USDA’s approval of the state’s revised hemp plan. The state’s original plan was approved in July last year, but after modifications were made to the USDA’s rules Minnesota needed to file a new plan. Some of the changes included random sampling of fields being based on risk factors of the crop,
The U.S. is in a unique position right now to make drastic policy changes that will continue to benefit the country for decades to come. You or someone you know wants the United States government to legalize marijuana. In fact, it’s more likely than not that most of the people you rub elbows with on any given day support ending federal pot prohibit
On Thursday 15 April, a crucial summit hosted by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis convened to shape the future of medical cannabis in Britain. Medical cannabis has been lauded as an industry-creating, health-changing, and socially progressive medicine, but the UK has had anything but a smooth transition of medical cannabis from experimental agent
Mississippi will remain in the minority of states without a medical marijuana program after the state Supreme Court on Friday overturned an initiative that voters approved last fall — a decision that also limits other citizen-led efforts to put issues on the statewide ballot. At the heart of the ruling is the fact that initiatives need signatures f
The Minnesota House of Representatives is planning a Thursday vote on a bill (HF 600) that would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. The measure is expected to be passed by the House’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) majority in what will be the first cannabis legalization vote by the full legislative body in its history. Under HF 600,
Pending legislation in Nebraska that would have established a medical cannabis industry failed by two votes, a frustratingly tight margin for advocates. The vote needed 33 yes votes to pass, and only received 31, making it unable to break a filibuster. LB 474 is officially off the table. Nicole Hochstein, a mother of a child with epilepsy, describ
Zimbabwe abolished a rule which requires co-ownership between government and private investors in the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal use, seeking to encourage what the country sees becoming the biggest cash crop. “Investors can have 100% ownership of their investments and locate their facilities anywhere in the country without prescriptio
The latest study goes against the grain of previous research that shows how property values increase with the onset of legalization. Marijuana legalization is happening across the United States. Naysayers have predicted that a veritable apocalyptic moment is coming on the heels of the movement, screaming about how ending marijuana prohibition would
Mexico is very close to becoming the third country in the world to legalize all uses of cannabis . The end of the approval process for the Federal Law for the Regulation of Cannabis in Mexico is approaching . Let us remember that the law was approved by the Senate in November 2020 and by the Chamber of Deputies in March 2021. Due to the multiple mo
Medical marijuana is legal in New Hampshire, but patients have to buy their therapeutic cannabis at one of a handful of Alternative Treatment Centers. Now, legislators are considering allowing patients to grow their own marijuana at home. The law as it stands Back in 2013, New Hampshire legalized the use of marijuana as a medical treatment. Under t
After a long legacy of having a medical cannabis program that barely took care of patients, the governor of Georgia has finally signed SB 195—a law that will expand the medical cannabis program to license retailers of low-THC cannabis Republican Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 195 into law last week, and now, up to 30 state-licensed busines
Destination Germany is the watchword for those in the international cannabis industry—but it is still a rocky path to gaining access for most. Specifically, there is a lot of confusion surrounding API and cannabis classification and issues from a lack of consistent standards. One of the most intriguing aspects of the process currently is how flow
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that effectively decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under the measure, House Bill 652 (HB 652), possession of up to 14 grams (about a half an ounce) of cannabis would be punished by only a fine of up to $100 on the first and second offense. Minor marijuana possess
Mississippians could soon see a ballot initiative aimed to fully legalize marijuana during the next general election. While the State Department of Health is still working out the kinds of a state medical marijuana program, one Mississippi doctor thinks now is the time to go all the way and fully legalize marijuana. During the past general election
Governor Ralph Northam and his administration celebrated the day he signed the bill legalizing marijuana in Virginia. "This is yet another example of Democrats, yes Democrats listening to Virginians and taking action on the will of the people," Northam said. However, David Lewis isn't celebrating the new pot laws. He's been in recovery for more tha
