Policy Archives - Page 12 of 17 - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

France Council Proposes Cannabis Legalization To Boost Public Health

France is one of the most popular places for cannabis consumption on the entire planet, which may shock some people given the fact that...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Report: German Health Minister Confirms Timetable For Cannabis Legalization

Over the weekend a potentially significant report surfaced regarding cannabis legalization in Germany. To quickly recap how we got to...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

5 Reasons To Attend An International Cannabis Business Conference Event In Europe

The International Cannabis Business Conference is the world’s leading cannabis industry and policy event series. Below is a list...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 23, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Legalization Delays Are Causing Confusion In Luxembourg

At one point in time, towards the end of the last decade, Luxembourg seemed to be a sure bet to become the first country in Europe to...

Written by Johnny Green on January 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

What’s Really Going On With Cannabis In Spain?

Cannabis consumers and patients live in some truly amazing times in many parts of the world thanks to the tireless efforts of cannabis...

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Written by Hazel Norman on January 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Legal Outlets Are The Most Common Source For Cannabis In Canada Since 2019

Canada still serves as the largest legal, national cannabis adult-use market, with sales originally launching in late 2018. The nation...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 15, 2023. Posted in Policy.

British Columbia Publishes Results Of Cannabis Consumption Spaces Public Engagement

Back in the spring (April 6 to May 9, 2022) British Columbia’s government launched a public engagement effort in an attempt to...

Written by Johnny Green on January 14, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Lithuania’s President Should Not Be Afraid Of Cannabis Reform

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda recently participated in an interview for LRT Radio during which he was asked about efforts to...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 14, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Is Uruguay’s Cannabis Industry About To Evolve?

Over nine years ago Uruguay made history after passing the world’s first-ever national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. In...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 12, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Will Barcelona’s Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

Barcelona, Spain is the social cannabis use capital of the world. Home to hundreds of cannabis lounges and clubs, Barcelona’s cannabis...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

New Medical Cannabis Industry Regulations Delayed In Spain

Back in June 2022 Spain’s Health and Consumption Commission of the Congress of Deputies approved an opinion of the Medical Cannabis...

Written by Frank Schuler on January 9, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Seizures At U.S./Mexico Border Fall To Historic Lows

By many measures the border shared by the United States and Mexico has served as ground-zero for the war on cannabis. It’s no...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Will Costa Rica Become A Top Cannabis Tourism Destination?

Cannabis tourism is not a new thing, however, the size of that particular sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has...

Written by Johnny Green on January 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Which Country Is More Likely To Legalize In 2023 – The U.S. Or Germany?

When it comes to the ongoing fight to end global cannabis prohibition, there’s a saying that I often use – the bigger the...

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Written by Hazel Norman on January 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Medical Cannabis Products Now Covered By Government-Funded Health Insurance In Colombia

In 2022 Colombia’s Health Ministry approved the expansion of health insurance coverage of certain medical procedures and...

Written by Johnny Green on January 4, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Italian Army Seeks To Supply Country’s Entire Medical Cannabis Program

Back in April 2015, Italy’s Army did something that shocked many people around the world – it unveiled to the international...

Written by Frank Schuler on January 4, 2023. Posted in Policy.

What Were The Top U.S. Cannabis Policy Stories In 2022?

The United States has historically led the charge when it comes to global cannabis prohibition, so any time cannabis policies are...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 4, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Amount Of Legal Cannabis Planted In Greenhouses In Uruguay Nearly Doubled In A Year

Uruguay’s legal cannabis industry may not be as large as industries in other nations, however, it will always hold the distinction...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 31, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

France Lifts Ban On CBD Product Sales

Roughly one year ago, on December 30, 2021 the government in France issued a ban on the sales of CBD products. CBD products have...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Lawmakers Block Health Ministry Funding And Demand Legalization Measure

As 2022 draws to a close and cannabis observers start to look ahead to 2023, Germany will continue to be the focal point of most...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Are Changes Coming To Cannabis Enforcement In Britain?

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies, which is...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Health Canada Releases 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey

Canada was not the first country to pass a nationwide cannabis adult-use legalization measure, however, it was the first G-7 nation to...

Written by Johnny Green on December 25, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

The Top International Cannabis Stories Of 2022

As 2022 draws to a close we will look back on the biggest stories from the international cannabis community over the last year....

Written by Hazel Norman on December 25, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Is Luxembourg Abandoning Its Previous Legalization Plans?

Luxembourg was once thought to have the best chance of passing Europe’s first nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds Medical Cannabis Reform In Canada Associated With Reduced Alcohol Sales

A study in 2015 found that cannabis is 114 times safer than alcohol. That, of course, highlights some of the irony behind cannabis still...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 19, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Bavaria’s Health Minister Increases Efforts To Try To Prevent German Legalization

Earlier this month we reported that Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) was seeking an ‘expert opinion’ to help...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Saskatchewan Government Files First Nations Cannabis Authority Legislation

The emerging cannabis industry has the potential to transform communities and boost opportunities for those that live where cannabis...

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Written by Frank Schuler on December 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Head Of Frankfurt Drug Department Calls For German Legalization

All eyes remain on Germany where the adult-use legalization effort continues. For those that may not be up to speed, back in October the...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

New Report In Ireland Recommends Considering Cannabis Legalization

Ireland’s Oireachtas Justice Committee is recommending that the government consider legalizing cannabis for adult-use, in addition...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Could Malta’s Cannabis Club Licensing Model Benefit Spain?

As I often point out, Spain is home to one of the most amazing cannabis communities on earth, particularly Barcelona where we co-host...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 12, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

Canada Increases Cannabis Beverage Possession Limit

The cannabis beverage sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has been very interesting to follow. It’s often the...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Stigma On Full Display In The Dominican Republic

Cannabis reform is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere. After all, the Western Hemisphere is home to both Uruguay and Canada,...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Seizures Decrease 98% At California/Mexico Ports Of Entry

Historically, one of the most active parts of the world for illegal cannabis activity was along the border shared between the United...

Written by Johnny Green on December 11, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Brittney Griner Is Finally Free

International basketball superstar Brittney Griner is finally free and officially home in the United States after a ten month long saga...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved By Colombia’s Senate

Colombia is home to one of the most favorable climates on earth when it comes to cannabis cultivation. Whereas in other areas the...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Higher THC Percentages Are Finally Coming To Pharmacies In Uruguay

One of my biggest cannabis public policy pet peeves is when governments institute THC percentage caps on products, primarily due to the...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed Until At Least 2024 In The Netherlands

Historically, the Netherlands served as the international leader when it came to cannabis in many ways, particularly Amsterdam. It was...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Will Luxembourg Ever Pass A Legalization Measure?

Back in 2018 the potential for legalization to occur in Luxembourg seemed fairly strong, with the coalition government including...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Shops Can No Longer Provide Cannabis Smoking Spaces In Thailand

Thailand is a very interesting place when it comes to cannabis public policy. Earlier this year, in June, Thailand made a historic...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Health Minister To Commission ‘An Expert Opinion’ To Help EU Legalization Push

What I would give to be a fly on the wall in the room where private cannabis policy discussions are being held between European Union...

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta To Start Accepting Cannabis Club Applications By February

Malta made continental history late in 2021 when lawmakers passed Europe’s first nationwide adult-use legalization measure. Prior...

Written by Johnny Green on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Lawmakers Call For Cannabis Legalization Bill To Be Expedited

How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Who Is Conducting The Legislative Review Of Canada’s Cannabis Act?

Canada is one of only three countries on earth where cannabis is legal nationwide for adult use. The only other two countries are...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited Legalization Measure Introduced In Ireland

People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny has formally filed an adult-use legalization measure that would legalize cannabis possession for...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Romania’s Parliament Debates Medical Cannabis Reform

Earlier this week a medical cannabis policy reform debate was held in Romania. Organized by Romania’s Health Commission of the Chamber...

Written by Johnny Green on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Increased Safe Access In Poland Is A Good Thing

Poland may not be the first country that you think of when the topic of medical cannabis comes up, however, the country is currently...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Chamber Of Commerce Weighs In On Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use at the national level, and the second nation to do so on earth, only...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Religious Stigma Could Hinder Cannabis Reform In Sri Lanka

The cannabis plant has been used by various societies throughout history for spiritual purposes in many parts of the world. As far back...

Written by Frank Schuler on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Legalization Moves A Step Closer In Colombia

Colombia has served in many ways as ‘ground zero’ for the war on drugs over several decades, and while cocaine was largely...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Ireland To See ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure Introduced

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not...