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New Zealand Approves Sale Of Domestic Cannabis Products

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The island nation has relied on exports to treat patients so far. Allowing the dispensation of domestically cultivated cannabis will help the nascent industry grow and lower overall costs Last week,...

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Government Of Canada Launches Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Canada became the second country on earth to pass an adult-use legalization measure back in 2018, and still remains the only G-7 country to make such a public policy change. Uruguay was the first to...

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University Of Sydney To Offer Free Cannabis Testing

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

The University of Sydney is launching a fairly robust study in an attempt to, as the university describes it, “investigate cannabis consumption, behaviours and attitudes among users.” Part...

Hong Kong Goes Backwards On CBD Policy

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Hong Kong is planning on banning all cannabidiol (CBD) products, with the ban expected to go into effect in 2023. Will banning CBD really work? John Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special...

Success Of Bahamas Cannabis Industry Hinges On Banking Acceptance Says AG

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Bahamas are located in the Caribbean which is a region that is seeing increased cannabis industry activity, and for good reason. After all, it is no secret that the cannabis plant grows very well...

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Scenes From German Cannabis Legalization In Progress

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 20, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The German government is clearly moving forward with plans to legalize the plant. A delegation of Bundestag members is currently touring California – and last week two members of the SPD gave...

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Going Back Is Not An Option: From Germany To Thailand, Lawmakers Realize Cannabis Legalization Is On Horizon

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 20, 2022. Posted in Policy.

In the last week, government officials from both Germany and Thailand have echoed a similar sentiment In every movement, there comes a so-called “tipping point” when the majority of people...

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Committee Approves Cannabis Regulation Measure In Colombia

Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The cannabis industry is on the move at the global level, and there are few places on earth where that is as evident as in Colombia. The South American country is undergoing a transformation at a steady...

Study Finds Benefits For Autism Patients Following Use Of CBD-Rich Cannabis

Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on earth right now, at least among lawmakers. Whereas elected officials are unfortunately still reluctant to reform cannabis laws pertaining...