Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Several Wisconsin leaders announcing a bill to fully legalize cannabis in the state Tuesday. The bill would make recreational use legal for adults, and would be taxed similar to how alcohol is taxed in the state. Madison senator Melissa Agard says legalization could bring the state $165 million a year or more in tax revenue. .

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Veriheal

JANUARY 1, 2024

As debates heat up over recreational cannabis, all eyes turn to Ohio and its potential legalization. Once strictly prohibited nationwide, cannabis legislation has evolved remarkably across the U.S. As a result of these challenges, recreational use remains unaddressed, despite swelling public and political momentum.

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Leafly

AUGUST 25, 2020

Tom Wolf puts recreational legalization at the top of his autumn 2020 legislative agenda. The post Pennsylvania governor calls for marijuana legalization to boost economic recovery appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Israel has announced that they plan to legalize recreational cannabis within 9 months. Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn stated that Israel is planning on legalizing recreational cannabis while balancing “liberalism and responsibility”. . What are the Proposed Recreational Legalization Recommendations?

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MassRoots

MAY 20, 2020

Ohio’s recreational cannabis initiative has been delayed due to coronavirus social distancing measures, and the petition’s language is also undergoing revisions at the request of Ohio’s Attorney General. The post Recreational Cannabis In Ohio Set Back A Second Time Due To COVID-19 appeared first on MassRoots.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

” In a joint press release , Senators Sweeney and Scutari laid out their plans: “We are moving forward with a plan to seek voter approval to legalize adult use marijuana in New Jersey. . We can make real progress towards social justice at the same time that cannabis is made safe and legal.”

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It is likely that the general public will not see drafts of recreational-use cannabis legalization proposals from the legislature until next month, but one group is already suggesting language and looking for a legislative sponsor.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

New York legislators are optimistic that they can pass come to an agreement about recreational cannabis legislation, but not everyone is certain. The post Can New York’s updated legalization bill finally make it over the finish line? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A pair of bills legalizing and decriminalizing recreational marijuana are now sitting on Gov. The post Passing NJ’s cannabis legislation was only the beginning first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Phil Murphy’s desk to be signed into law. … Read More.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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Veriheal

MAY 27, 2022

A Kansas medical cannabis bill fell short, a new study broke down TikTok cannabis content by the numbers, and Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis. Kansas legislators are now expected to work through the summer to create a more “complete” medical cannabis bill. Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Cannabis.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. To its credit, the state does seem to be making minor strides toward cannabis legalization lately.

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. ” What Federal Law Says.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. They also quoted a legislative source who said that the bill should be passed next week.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 4, 2019

Just fewer than two years since insisting it was a “gateway drug,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is singing a different tune regarding the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in The Empire State. But I, as of this date, I am unconvinced on recreational marijuana.”. There’s two sides to the argument.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Comments and questions raised on Tuesday during an interim legislative tax policy committee point towards lengthy debates on recreational cannabis legalization in the upcoming legislative session in January.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 11, 2020

State lawmakers in Minnesota introduced a bill this week that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana by adults and establish a legal marijuana industry … Read More.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. The amendment was passed by the National Legislative Assembly with a final tally of 166 to zero, and 13 members abstained from the vote. Why did Thailand Legalize Medical Marijuana?

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Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

On July 1, 2021, medical marijuana became legal in South Dakota. However, South Dakota’s journey toward cannabis legalization has been anything but straightforward. South Dakota has had a very complicated past and present when it comes to legalizing marijuana, both medically and recreationally.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

A recreational cannabis legalization bill stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, while a bill that would limit who can become a medical cannabis patient moved on. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, who has pushed for legalization in various ways for a number of years. Both bills are sponsored by Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2021

by David Standa | Apr 13, 2021 | Legalization, Legislation, Recreational Marijuana | New Mexico In a rare instance of… Read More.

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The Cannigma

MAY 31, 2021

One of the world’s largest producers of illicit cannabis took a major step towards legalization last week, when the Moroccan parliament voted to legalize cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use last week. The bill would not legalize the sale, use, or production of cannabis for recreational purposes.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 3, 2023

Not even a month after legalizing recreational cannabis, New York looks posed to legalize psychedelics in 2023. The legislation, which three Assembly Members will introduce, will legalize psilocybin, DMT, LSD, and ibogaine for adults over 21 years old. Didn’t New York Just Legalize Cannabis? […].

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? Is Weed Legal in Japan?

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

medical and recreational cannabis markets points to the fact that medical markets are older and more established. There are also likely more medical users than recreational users around the nation, as 36 states have legalized med while only 18 have legalized rec. Well, we’ve got answers.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2022

Yesterday, a few days out from the legislative elections in French Polynesia, the Polynesian Hemp Syndicate and Tahiti Herb Culture invited the candidates to debate the legalization of cannabis. Legislative Work Still Needs to Be Done. Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in Polynesia Would be Easier.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. The bipartisan legislative group was appointed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones in July.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

634 COMING UP ON 635 HERE ON YOUR TUESDAY, NEW ON WLWT WILL KENTUCKY BE THE NEXT STATE TO LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA? YEAH, A NEW BILL INTRODUCED HOPES TO MAKE THAT MAKE THAT A REALITY AFTER OHIO JUST PASSED ITS OWN MEASURE LAST NOVEMBER. AND WLWT NEWS FIVE’S DANIELLE DINDAK. Read More

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 24, 2021

One of the original authors of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act in 2013 (MCPP) — a law that led to the legalization of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis across the state of Illinois — says that growing demand and acceptance of the federally illegal plant has not reduced the risk of job loss.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Rather than a ballot initiative , Connecticut, New Mexico, New York, and Virginia legalized the plant for adult-use purposes via a legislative process. They follow in the footsteps of Vermont, which became the first legislative-driven legal cannabis state back in 2018. Legal Cannabis Business Framework .

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Leafwell

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Two-thirds of all American adults are in favor of legalization and recreational use, just last week cannabis legalization ballot measures in five states got more votes than political candidates up and down the ticket, and studies show that more than 22.2 million people use cannabis per month in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Connecticut state lawmakers are advancing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana on the heels of a recent poll conducted by the Institute for Public Policy at Sacred Heart University (SHU) of Fairfield, Connecticut. The SHU poll also revealed that 76.3

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Texas could be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana if a bill passes in the legislative session next year. The post Newly-filed bill proposes legalizing marijuana in Texas | KVUE first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. The bill would allow people … Read More.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 20, 2024

In a significant legislative shift, Delaware hastens launch of recreational cannabis market. And has set the stage for the rapid introduction of a recreational cannabis market. Read More

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