Policy Archives - Page 14 of 17 - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Japan Health Panel Gives Mixed Cannabis Policy Recommendations

This week a Japanese health ministry panel issued cannabis policy recommendations, including a recommendation that Japan allow medical...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Says London Cannot Decriminalize Cannabis

Back in mid-May the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis policies. The ‘London...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

Sri Lanka may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis reform and the emerging cannabis industry, however, the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023

When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Activists Planning Legal Action To Fully Legalize South Africa’s Cannabis Industry

Cannabis activism and advocacy can come in many forms. I have worked to reform cannabis laws for many years now and have helped promote...

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 25, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Nearly 10% Of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Engage In Home Cultivation

Cultivating your own cannabis can provide many benefits, with one of the most obvious benefits being cost savings. If someone is...

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

New Zealand Approves Sale Of Domestic Cannabis Products

The island nation has relied on exports to treat patients so far. Allowing the dispensation of domestically cultivated cannabis will...

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

Government Of Canada Launches Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

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...

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

University Of Sydney To Offer Free Cannabis Testing

The University of Sydney is launching a fairly robust study in an attempt to, as the university describes it, “investigate...

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

Hong Kong Goes Backwards On CBD Policy

Hong Kong is planning on banning all cannabidiol (CBD) products, with the ban expected to go into effect in 2023. Will banning CBD...

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

Success Of Bahamas Cannabis Industry Hinges On Banking Acceptance Says AG

The Bahamas are located in the Caribbean which is a region that is seeing increased cannabis industry activity, and for good reason....

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

Scenes From German Cannabis Legalization In Progress

The German government is clearly moving forward with plans to legalize the plant. A delegation of Bundestag members is currently touring...

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

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

In the last week, government officials from both Germany and Thailand have echoed a similar sentiment In every movement, there comes a...

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

Committee Approves Cannabis Regulation Measure In Colombia

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...

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

Domestic Cannabis Is Finally Coming To New Zealand

New Zealand nearly became the third country to pass an adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2020. The referendum measure...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

BDSA Forecasts $57 Billion Cannabis Market By 2026

A new report from BDSA, an international cannabis industry data company, was published this week which provided new projections and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Prohibiting International Athletes From Consuming Cannabis Is Ridiculous

Earlier this week news surfaced that the World Anti-Doping Agency will be likely be keeping cannabis on its list of banned substances....

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Switzerland Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed By ‘Quality Issues’

Switzerland has worked to launch a pilot adult-use cannabis program in various jurisdictions, including in Basel where the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Prohibition Treaties Will Not Stop Cannabis Legalization In Germany

I have helped work on cannabis reform efforts since the late 1990s when medical cannabis reform initiatives were being heavily pursued...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Is The Biden White House Waiting On Germany To Move Ahead On Recreational Reform?

The US president is putting off further conversation about American cannabis reform until after the mid-terms. Is he waiting for Germany...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Members Of German Bundestag Travel To North America To Examine Cannabis Legalization

Eight members of the Bundestag’s Health Committee head to North America to educate themselves about how reform works in both...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Political Clashes Over Legalization Continue From Bavarian Politicians

Lawyers for the Bundestag Scientific Service of the Bundestag issue analysis of cannabis legalization, claiming it violates EU law...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

CSU Critiques Of Traffic Coalition Plan To Legalize Cannabis Meets Wide Mockery

CSU leader Markus Söder and Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach trade barbs over current government drug policy – which...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

People In London Support Cannabis Decriminalization By Wide Margin

Back in May we reported that London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that a commission would be launched to explore, among other things,...

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

German Poll: More Than 60 Percent Support Cannabis Legalization

Germany is in the midst of a cannabis legalization effort that is more complicated and robust than anything that has ever occurred since...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Attend CanEx Jamaica Business Conference And Expo September 15-17th, 2022

The fifth installment of CanEx Business Conference and Expo is taking place in Montego Bay, Jamaica from September 15-17, 2022....

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Liz Truss Makes It Clear Where She Stands On Cannabis Policy

Cannabis reform is one of the most popular political issues on earth right now, particularly in North America and Europe. At a time when...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Insurers Begin To Take New Tact On Medical Cannabis

AOK has begun a new program with German Society for Pain Medicine to decrease approval complexity, while Barmer has just issued a new...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta Has Not Issued Any Licenses To Cannabis Associations And Clubs

Eight months after the new rules on cannabis use came into effect, the government has failed to issue a single license allowing such...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

New Academic Study Links Cannabis Legalization To Decreasing Pharma Profits

The study, published in a non-profit, peer reviewed journal, is the strongest evidence yet that the legalization of cannabis directly...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Panama’s President Approves Executive Decree Regulating Domestic Cannabis Industry

Laurentino Cortizo approved Law 242 at an executive level to move the now legalized industry forward from legislative bill to on the...

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

Medical Cannabis Patients Deserve To Cultivate Their Own Medicine

Having safe access to effective medications is something that should be a fundamental right. Unfortunately, as many medical cannabis...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

63% Of Colombians Support A Sales Tax On Cannabis Products According To Survey

Colombia has served as ground zero for the war on drugs in many ways for many years, largely due to the nation’s cocaine...

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

Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Schooling Has Nothing To Apologize For

No adult should ever have to apologize for the act of simply consuming cannabis. Unfortunately, it is something that elite athletes have...

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

Queensland’s Cannabis Driving Laws Are Inhumane

It is no secret that people that consume cannabis are often subjected to an enormous amount of stigma, including and especially from a...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Debate About Cannabis Legalization Is Still Raging In Germany Despite Government Fast-Tracking Reform

Bayern’s Health Minister has appealed to the German Chancellor to stop cannabis legalization because it was...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Recreational Cannabis Trial Begins Selecting Participants In Basel, Switzerland

The Swiss pilot project is due to begin on September 15, allowing 370 people to access cannabis and hash through legal means “Weed...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Estonia To Allow Farmers To Cultivate Hemp With Higher THC

A regulatory amendment is now being drawn up by the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs to allow hemp with higher THC limits to be...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Is Costa Rica On Track For Recreational Cannabis Reform?

The newly elected president Rodrigo Chaves, has laid out a plan for full legalization within his first 100 days in office that he says...

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Written by Frank Schuler on August 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Malaysia To Decide On Medical Cannabis Reform By End Of Year

As we previously reported, government officials from Malaysia met with their counterparts from Thailand this week with the goal of...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Fair Trading Commission Recommends Government Funding For Jamaican Cannabis Pursuits

Finding proper funding in the cannabis industry, including cannabis research, is not an easy task. Ask anyone involved in cannabis in...

Written by Johnny Green on August 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cannabis Industry Leaders And International Policymakers To Attend Croatia Retreat

After a historic Global Investment Forum and B2B conference in Berlin in July, the International Cannabis Business Conference is...

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

German Traffic Court Association Recommends An Increase In THC Driving Limits

In a rather shocking victory, the German Traffic Court Association has recommended that legislators increase the level of THC found in...

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

Emmanuel Macron’s Left Flank Presses Him On Full Cannabis Reform

31 senators challenged President Macron on the pages of Le Monde last week to implement full cannabis legalization – but what does...

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

Latin American Cannabis Exports To Europe Are Increasing – And Increasingly Important

Central and South America are playing an ever more vital role in European cannabis market development The first shipment of CBD from...

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

Legacy Vs. “Legitimate” Cannabis? The Answers Are Not So Clearcut

The line between legitimacy and legacy is increasingly blurry – and it is not clear that legalization will change this In New York...

Written by Johnny Green on August 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Malaysia To Learn About Thailand’s Cannabis Policies In Upcoming Meeting

Malaysia is home to some of the worst cannabis policies on the entire planet. To hammer home that point, consider the fact that people...

Written by Johnny Green on August 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Is Spain Sanctioning People For Cannabis Use?

Spain may not have the highest usage rate when it comes to cannabis on the European continent, however, it does sanction more cannabis...

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

Judge Grants Home Cultivation Protection To Cannabis Patient In Brazil

Back in June 2022, Brazil’s top Court ruled in favor of three patients that sought to cultivate their own cannabis. The Court at...

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

More Britons Support Decriminalizing Cannabis Than Oppose It

While many parts of the world are now trending towards adult-use legalization and/or comprehensive medical cannabis reform, if they...