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UN removes cannabis from list of most dangerous substances
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to remove cannabis from the list of the most dangerous substance. According to the UN news portal, in reviewing a series of World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations on cannabis and its derivatives, CND zeroed in on the decision to remove cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961 Sin
Bill To Decriminalize Possessing, ‘Casually’ Exchanging Small Doses Of Pot Introduced In Tennessee
A Tennessee state legislator introduced a bill this week that would decriminalize the possession and transfer of small amounts of marijuana. The measure, House Bill 413 (HB 413), was filed on Tuesday by state Rep. London Lamar, a Democrat from Memphis. Under the bill, it would no longer be illegal for a person to possess up to one ounce (about 28 g
Will Cannabis Legalization Lower its Price?
One of the most common questions cannabis consumers ask one another is how much cannabis costs in their part of the world. It’s always fun to compare cost, quality, and quantity. One thing many cannabis consumers across the globe will be quick to point out is that cannabis is not cheap. For the lucky folks who live in a part of the world where can
New Jersey’s top law enforcement official has extended an order halting prosecutions for low-level marijuana offenses through the end of March, according to a memo from his office addressed to prosecutors across the state. The move from Attorney General Gurbir Grewal comes as two bills — one to launch a legal marijuana industry in New Jersey and an
While medical marijuana is legal in Florida, it can still cause a public employee to lose their job. South Florida Democrats Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Nicholas Duran, are trying to change that. Boca Raton Democratic Senator Tina Polsky says when the state-approved medical marijuana, lawmakers left what she says is a loophole. “So you’r
Although it supports the interstate transportation of legal hemp, a final hemp rule announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture does not include requirements for shipping documents that could help motor carriers avoid being stopped, inspected or subject to detention by law enforcement when crossing state boundaries. “At this time, USDA recommen
Legislators are debating whether or not to pass a bill that will increase the amount of marijuana that can be possessed, from 10 grams to 1 ounce.This states that a person in possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, will not face criminal charges, but a civil offense. The debate about marijuana has been on-going for years, and with some delega
There is now a much clearer roadmap towards conducting legal cannabis-related activities in Mexico. In our last post, we alerted you on the publication of the new Regulations on Sanitary Control for the Production, Research and Medical Use of Cannabis and Its Pharmacological Derivatives (the “Medical Regulations”). In this post, we provide an overv
In a downer for California’s legal marijuana industry, regulators say some highway billboards advertising such products must come down. The state Bureau of Cannabis Control on Thursday ordered billboard companies to stop selling space for cannabis marketing and take down existing ads on roads that cross state borders. Previously, such ads were only
New Zealand police are putting an end to the annual practice of searching for cannabis grows using helicopters and planes, reportsStuff. The operation has reportedly been taking place for more than 20 years and costs upwards of $700,000 annually. “With the increased harm in many communities arising from other drugs, particularly methamphetamine, a
The City of Oakland, California, continues to pave the way towards social and economic equity in the cannabis business. The city has launched a new million-dollar workforce development grant program. The program is designed to recruit, train, and employ citizens who have disproportionately and unjustly suffered from the War on Drugs. This includes
Many people might not think of Texas as a state where marijuana legalization is possible. But the state's changing demographics have led to at least the potential for changes in cannabis laws. There's also plenty of money involved. As data from other states attest, the legalization of marijuana paves the way for entrepreneurial opportunities, job c
Some changes could be coming to how North Dakota regulates hemp. The law requires the state to sample and test hemp products. Under House Bill 1045, the state will now be able to charge a fee for that testing. The bill will also allow North Dakota labs to be considered for the procurement process instead of those samples being shipped to the lowest
Contenders span the country, from the Northeast to the Southwest as well as some of America’s more conservative states. American cannabis reform momentum could propel several states to pass legislation this year. Last year saw five states pass ballot initiatives, emboldening the belief that more reform efforts are on the horizon this year. Violet
The pandemic has hit economies hard and halted even the most prosperous companies in their tracks. Yet, in the often paradoxical world of business, some industries have emerged from the crisis in a favourable position and cannabis is one of them. 2020 has ultimately been a breakthrough year of progress for the cannabis industry, as countries arou
As states report cannabis sales numbers for 2020, record highs continue across the country. It’s become a billion-dollar business for several states, blowing out levels that states had estimated when originally planning legalization. Billion Dollar Club Colorado The Colorado Department of Revenue reported that cannabis sales in the state passed $2
A bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Virginia and set the framework the potential billion-dollar industry got its first hearing before state lawmakers Tuesday morning. Governor Ralph Northam (D) has publicly backed the effort, which as currently written would allow sales to those 21 and older starting in January 2023. Alt
“Our neighboring states have made efforts to address unjust marijuana laws, and it’s time for us to do the same,” said Senator Karen Tallian. It has been said that Indiana will be one of the last states to legalize marijuana. The state is run by a bunch of holy-rolling Republicans who believe weed is the root of all evil. And they just can’t seem t
An advisory group is recommending new taxes on marijuana sales to raise millions of dollars that would be used to improve diversity and help disadvantaged groups succeed in the industry. Data collected by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency in December show that only 3.8% of those with an ownership interest in licensed recreational marijuana b
