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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Current Status Of The Texas Cannabis Program Currently, recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas. Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation.

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Front Range Biosciences Announces International Technology Licensing Agreement with The Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics in Barcelona, Spain

Cannabis Law Report

Spain was one of the first European countries to decriminalize the personal use and cultivation of cannabis for self-consumption. Although cannabis has not been legalized for medical or recreational use, the country’s Ministry of Health has authorized organizations to cultivate, process and test cannabis and hemp plants for medical purposes.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/26/19

NORML

Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident?

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Craft Cannabis Growers in Illinois Approved for Extension to Launch Operations

Veriheal

In total, 88 permits have been granted to social equity craft cannabis growers , who were recently granted some respite from the state Department of Agriculture after facing mounting pressure to kickstart operations by March 1. Last year, Illinois emerged as the first U.S. state to authorize equity licenses.

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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

Veriheal

It has also decriminalized the possession of small quantities of cannabis. Most importantly, the use of cannabis for recreational purposes will no longer be against the law. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise. Furthermore, the arrest will not even go on an individual’s criminal history.

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. Repeat offenses of possession or intent to sell are felonies.

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Tuesday 19 February – State By State Digest: Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Vermont

Cannabis Law Report

The LSU AgCenter and its grower continue to face regulatory hurdles from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. A Republican state senator on Thursday introduced a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana but, unlike a Democratic House bill, would have the state operate retail marijuana stores. NEW MEXICO. NORTH CAROLINA.