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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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Is weed legal in Colombia?

The Cannigma

Recreational: No, but decriminalized Medical: Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015. Cannabis in Colombia.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). Switzerland does not have a separate, dedicated state-run medical marijuana program.

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What Can Cannabis Legalization Tell Us About Psychedelics?

Cannabis Law Report

And finally, in 2012, Washington and Colorado voters decided to legalize adult-use, or, recreational cannabis. As the cannabis industry has developed, the focus has shifted from legalizing medical marijuana to legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational cannabis. Recreational Cannabis vs Recreational Psychedelics.

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The Four Most MMJ Friendly States In America

MMJ Recs

In the 22 years since it pioneered MMJ law, California’s enthusiasm for the treatment has not waned. Recently, the state passed a law that aimed to legalize recreational marijuana from the beginning of 2018. Most marijuana advocates will recognise Colorado as the pioneer of recreational marijuana legalization, however.

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Trial and Error: Cannabis and the Big Four Sports Leagues

Canna Law Blog

Pro athletes have time on their hands now to train and/or rest up accordingly, which got me to thinking about our pro leagues’ treatment of cannabis and how it’s evolved over recent years. That’s the highest percentage (90.3) of any of the major four North American pro leagues, but hardly an anomaly.”