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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. JM Pedini | Photo by Adam Ewing.

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Is weed legal in North Carolina?

The Cannigma

North Carolina has taken a small step in the direction of decriminalizing cannabis. 5 oz of cannabis flower or concentrate is decriminalized to a Class 3 misdemeanor , punishable by a fine of $200 but no jail time. Prior to the passage of the 208 Farm Bill, North Carolina legalized CB D oil for patients with epilepsy.

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Cannabis laws in Tennessee

The Cannigma

The state does allow qualifying patients to access CBD oil with no more than 0.9% federal standard for CBD oil. Multiple bills have been introduced between 2020 – 2022 that would have legalized a medical program, a recreational program, or decriminalized cannabis possession, yet all have failed. THC, which is higher than the 0.3%

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Qualifying conditions include chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, chemo-induced nausea, and treatment-resistant epilepsy. Pharmacies can sell flower, tinctures, resin, concentrates, oil, and non-herbal forms of medicine. While many countries in Europe have decriminalized the plant, it remains illegal in Poland.

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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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Is cannabis legal in Israel?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. In July, 2021, Israeli lawmakers rejected a bill that would have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

The Cannigma

In February 2022, a state senator introduced a bill to decriminalize possession of two ounces or less, reducing the penalty from up to a year in jail to a $250 fine. Patients can only be prescribed manufactured cannabis products including: pills, capsules, suppositories, tinctures, gels, oil, cream, patches, or nebulizers.