2017 is coming to a close, and unfortunately it didn’t offer up as many highlights when it comes to marijuana as 2016. Last year, we saw three states legalize cannabis recreationally (California, Maine and Massachusetts), and a fourth came up just short (Arizona). This year, the biggest story was that New Jersey elected someone who’s…
Delaware could very well live up to its nickname and become the first state to legalize marijuana through legislation, as the Adult Use Cannabis Task Force continues the effort to study the possibility. The task force, comprised of several state agencies, was formed earlier this year through a concurrent resolution passed by the General Assembly…
So far 25 of the Netherlands’ 380 local authorities have come forward to say they wish to take part in trials to regulate marijuana production, broadcaster NOS said on Tuesday The new government plans to set up experiments to grow marijuana in eight to 10 places in the coming years. While officials turn a blind…
“It’s hard to think of legislation that has so adversely affected the people it was intended to help.” In the 12 months since the introduction of legal medicinal cannabis in Australia, the government’s laborious and highly-criticised legislation has resulted in frustration, anger and disenchantment for the very people it was intended to help most. The…
Guyana will host consultations surrounding the use of marijuana on Nov. 6 as part of the Caribbean community’s call for “careful in-depth research” to inform decision-making on the issue. The Regional Commission on Marijuana, established by CARICOM heads of government, will hold a number of focus groups with youth, faith-based organizations and special interests groups. A…
After 16 years, medical-cannabis patients in the state can finally buy pot from dispensaries. But there’s a lot of fine print. HONOLULU, Hawaii—Aloha Green is situated in a downtown building whose austere beige-ness belies the company’s more therapeutic purpose: It’s a medical marijuana dispensary. As soon as I tried to walk inside for an interview,…
Veterans tend to be an older, more conservative group, but that doesn’t stop them from advocating for a radical change in direction from the nation’s outdated policies on marijuana. The American Legion, represents many conservative veterans, but that doesn’t stop it from taking progressive positions on certain key issues. A survey released Thursday by the American…
Polish pharmacies will be able to sell cannabis after legislation regulating medical marijuana came into force on Wednesday. Under the new regulations, cannabis from imported plants can be used to make prescription drugs at Polish pharmacies. This kind of medicine will, however, have to be first registered with the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products.…
1. Arizona > Possession decriminalized: No > Amount decriminalized: N/A > Max. fine for less than 2 lbs.: $150,000 > Annual adult usage: 12.7% (19th highest) In ballot initiative states, citizens can vote directly on proposed laws. As a result, because politicians who may fear political fallout are out of the equation, states that allow ballot initiatives are much…
TORONTO – Ontario is set to introduce legislation today that would regulate the sale and distribution of recreational marijuana. The province was the first to announce detailed plans last month for cannabis once the federal government makes it legal in July 2018. The drug will be sold in up to 150 stores run by the…