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The Netherlands and Cannabis: Legal Supply Chain Experiment Continues

Canna Law Blog

In the 1970s, the country decriminalized the use and possession of cannabis to a certain extent and since then the government has made it clear that criminal prosecution for cannabis possession, in particular, is the lowest enforcement priority and “sales” of cannabis at the coffee shops is openly tolerated by law enforcement.

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New York lawmakers reach a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, source says – Cannabis Business Executive

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Phil Murphy signed bills to legalize and regulate marijuana use for those 21 and older, decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana and clarify marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for those younger than 21. The new state office would oversee the regulation of the adult-use and medical cannabis programs.

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How much does cannabis cost in the UK?

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis remains illegal and weed is a class B substance , meaning possession and sale can result in jail time. Operating on the black market means no one in the supply chain has to pay taxes or fees, saving the end customer money. A 2018 report found that the illegal cannabis market in the UK was valued at £2.6

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Medical: Yes Recreational: No. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. In March 2022, an new act was passed to allow the growing, harvesting, and processing of hemp in Poland for medical products, marking the first steps toward a Poland-based supply chain for medical patients.

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Is weed legal in Belize?

The Cannigma

Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. The status of cannabis in Belize is complicated.

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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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Cannabis in Mexico: Focus on Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Apart from limited Oaxacan efforts to decriminalize individual recreational consumption and grant a few medical growing licenses, and earlier Supreme Court decisions declaring prohibition unconstitutional, we have not heard about any legislative efforts to regulate a market that is poised to grow globally. Neither have we.

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