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

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...

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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...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

From Gun Bans To Driving Limits: The International War On The Rights Of Medical Cannabis Users

In the United States, the Biden Administration is in favour of banning gun ownership for medical users. In Germany, there is an ongoing...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

Spanish General Counsel Of Official Colleges Of Physicians Plans To Train Doctors In Cannabis Care

The formal approval of cannabis for medical purposes in Spain has created a demand to train doctors in prescribing medical cannabis The...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Colombian President Considers Removing License Prerequisite For Cannabis Cultivation

Newly sworn-in President Gustavo Petro is on the cusp of a revolutionary new national stance on cannabis cultivation – namely...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Hong Kong Taking First Steps To Crack Down On CBD

Earlier this summer government officials in Hong Kong announced that they are pursuing a plan to prohibit CBD entirely. The announcement...

Written by Johnny Green on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ontario’s Cannabis Industry Model Needs A Revamp

On August 5th a third-party distribution center in Ontario, Canada named Domain Logistics was subjected to a cyber attack that...

Written by Johnny Green on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

French Senators Tout Benefits Of Cannabis Legalization

France, like every other country on planet earth, is home to adult-use cannabis consumers and medical cannabis patients. Whether the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Canada To Spend CA $200 Million Annually On Cannabis For Veterans

The Canadian government is reimbursing more than double the amount for veterans’ cannabis reimbursement than it did just three...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Brittney Griner Sentenced To Over 9 Years Hard Labour For Cannabis Possession In Russia

The WNBA star, arrested at the airport in February with less than a gram of cannabis oil, is bringing global attention to the issue of...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 8, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Minister Of Justice In Germany’s Largest State Expresses Support For Cannabis Legalization

Benjamin Limbach is the new Minister of Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia and has stated that he considers the legalization of cannabis...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 8, 2022. Posted in Policy.

UK’s Top Contender For Prime Minister Criticized For U-Turn On Cannabis Reform

In an increasingly bitter and close race, Tory rival for the top political job, Rishi Sunak has criticized Liz Truss for her flip-flop...

Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Leading Public Health Expert Calls For Slovenia To Embrace Cannabis Reform

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Located in central Europe, Slovenia is bordered by Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Are Banking Concerns Really Delaying Cannabis Reform In Belize?

Lawmakers in Belize previously passed the ‘Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill 2022.’ The measure passed...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 7, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Purchasing Habits Continue To Shift In British Columbia

British Columbia has long been home to a vibrant and robust cannabis community. People have flocked to British Columbia for cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Finding The Right Balance Among European Cannabis Industry Regulatory Models

The entire European continent seems to be trending towards legalization for the most part, and for the small group of nations that are...

Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Prohibition Is An Inhumane Governing Policy Everywhere That It Exists

Various arguments and talking points are offered up by cannabis prohibitions to ‘justify’ keeping cannabis prohibition...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Germany Or The U.S.: Who Will Go First On Federal Cannabis Reform?

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act introduced in the U.S. Senate in late July, removes cannabis from the Controlled...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Switzerland Legalizes Medical Cannabis And Allows Exports

The Swiss government has joined other European countries in fully legalizing medical cannabis for domestic use, and export Switzerland...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The End of Israeli Public Cannabis Companies?

Before the pandemic, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange was bubbling. Now the Tel Aviv Exchange is dropping the Cannabis Index. What gives? In...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Recapping A Historic International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Whether you are a passionate cannabis enthusiast or just a passive cannabis industry observer, you are surely well aware of the fact...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Smuggling Continues To Decline Along US/Mexico Border

Cannabis advocates have long pointed out that when cannabis is prohibited, people still consume it. That may seem obvious, however,...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

License Process To Cultivate Cannabis In Ghana Deemed Unconstitutional

Ghana is one of several countries on the African continent that is working towards making a meaningful impact in the emerging global...

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Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Survey Finds Majority Support For Medical Cannabis In Brazil

Medical cannabis is technically legal in Brazil, however, the country’s medical cannabis program is extremely limited. For most...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Does Not Support Recriminalizing Cannabis Again

Earlier this year Thailand implemented a historic law that dramatically changed the nation’s cannabis policies. Low-THC cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Another Grim Reminder Of Singapore’s Horrific Cannabis Laws

More and more people around the globe are taking part in new cannabis freedoms thanks to cannabis policies being reformed either by...

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Lawmaker In India: Promote Cannabis, Not Alcohol

Historically, cannabis was portrayed as ‘the scourge of man’ in film and by mainstream media. The related reefer...

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Push For Adult-Use Legalization Gains Momentum In Colombia

Colombia is not new to the international cannabis scene. For many decades Colombian cannabis has served as a top source for cannabis...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Unprecedented Speech By German Drugs Commissioner At Cannabis Conference In Berlin

The Commissioner on Narcotic Drugs at the Federal Ministry of Health spoke as the keynote address to a packed auditorium, kicking off...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 26, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Multiple National Cannabis Missions At International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Multiple economic missions had booths at the conference last week – the beginning of an international trend While the scale of the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

First Of Its Kind Multilateral EU Policy Meeting On Cannabis Held In Luxembourg

The first of many high-level meetings on the legalization of cannabis was held in Luxembourg between representatives from Germany,...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Indonesia Sees Setback In Medical Cannabis Reform

The Asian country appears to be on the fast track to follow Thailand into the medical cannabis reform column. Unfortunately, the...

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

Will The United States Ever Legalize Cannabis Federally?

The negative impact of cannabis prohibition in the United States goes far beyond the country’s borders. Every country around the...

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

World Athletics President: Reconsider Cannabis Policies

Athletic competition plays a huge role in society across the planet. Some sports are more popular than others in any given part of the...

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

European Parliament Members Form New Cannabis Reform Group

The European continent is in the midst of a cannabis revolution with policies being reformed for the better in a growing number of...