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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. Today, patients can access cannabis products with a prescription from a doctor.

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Cannabis laws in Georgia

The Cannigma

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

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Cherokee Nation Just Decriminalized Weed Possession in State Where Pot Is Still Illegal

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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council, which oversees Native communities located on the western edge of North Carolina, has voted to decriminalize the possession of an ounce of cannabis for those 21 years and older, Cherokee One Feather reports. . It stretches over 100 square miles in five North Carolina counties. .

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Is weed legal in Jamaica?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Despite Jamaica’s reputation as a cannabis haven, the country only relaxed its laws in 2015. Currently, possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use has been decriminalized. Can foreigners access Jamaican medical cannabis? If caught with under 56.6

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Is weed legal in Jamaica?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Despite Jamaica’s reputation as a cannabis haven, the country only relaxed its laws in 2015. Currently, possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use has been decriminalized. Can foreigners access Jamaican medical cannabis? If caught with under 56.6

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Cannabis laws in Belgium

The Cannigma

Medical: legal (only Sativex available) Recreational: illegal, decriminalized. While recreational cannabis is not legal in Belgium, possession of up to three grams by an adult over 18 is decriminalized and punishable by only a fine. There are increasing calls to fully legalize and regulate the cannabis plant, beyond decriminalization.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – May 2019

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“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”