Policy Archives - Page 15 of 17 - International Cannabis Business Conference

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...

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

Senator Proposes Cannabis Tax In Uruguay

Uruguay will forever hold the title of being the first country on earth to pass a nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization measure....

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

Cannabis Reform Saga Continues In Bermuda

Bermuda was on a path to making significant cannabis policy reforms this year. However, all of the progress hit a dead end when the...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cutting Edge German Cannabis Possession Case Decided On Appeal

A Lübeck appeals court has exonerated a father and son of possession on the basis of “emergency” treatment. The case may...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Home Grow In Italy: Just Around The Corner?

The country is poised to follow a trend seen in multiple European countries – namely introducing recreational reform with a limited...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Bleeding Edge Of International Cannabis Reform Is Being Forged By Women

Women are on the front lines of the war to legalize cannabis – and paying a heavy price There are two high-profile cannabis cases...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Will Boris Johnson’s Departure As Prime Minister Speed British Cannabis Reform?

The controversial politician was forced to announce his resignation last week. How will this affect the pace of British cannabis...

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

Argentina’s Supreme Court Upholds Medical Cannabis Cultivation Rights

Medical cannabis advocates have tried for many years to get home cultivation officially approved in Argentina. Unfortunately, it has been...

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

Lawmaker Survey Finds Strong Support For Cannabis Reform In Guernsey

Guernsey is an island located within the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. It’s part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a...

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

The German Cannabis Legalization Hearings

The several weeks-long hearing process has now come to an end. These are the takeaway high points The hearings on the legalization of...

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

Employment Law And Cannabis In South Africa

An employment case over personal (and medical use) has caught the attention of a country in transition on cannabis reform The issue of...

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

Isle Of Man Issues First Medical Cannabis License

The island off the northwest coast of England is moving into the medical cannabis game The Isle of Man, located to the west of the UK and...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Related Political Prisoner? The Brittney Griner Case Goes To Court

The two-time Gold Medallist faces up to 10 years in prison for possession of less than 1 gram of cannabis. Critics are crying foul...

Written by Johnny Green on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Is It Taking So Long To Legalize Cannabis Cultivation In Italy?

Formal talks to explore legalizing cannabis home cultivation nationwide in Italy are officially underway. Per Corriere delle Alpi as of...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Indonesia Exploring Medical Cannabis Reform

Indonesia is home to some of the harshest cannabis penalties on earth. In fact, people can still receive the death penalty as a...

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

Pakistan’s Ministry Of Science And Technology Is Forming Cannabis Authority

Industrial hemp is legal in Pakistan, with the country harvesting its first legal hemp crop late last year. Unfortunately, all other...

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

Cannabis Use Increases Across The World

According to the UN, legalization and the Pandemic have increased use globally The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has come to an...

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

Setting Cannabis Home Grow Standards Across Europe

Current proposals range from 4-5 plants – but is this a number based on any kind of reality? Malta has just allowed it. Luxembourg...

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

UK’s Lack Of Comprehensive Cannabis Policy Criticized

A Report Launched by UK Minister for Science, Research and Innovation criticizes a lack of coordinated policy on “cannabinoid...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Feeding Cannabis To Poultry Instead Of Antibiotics

Thailand is not just distributing free cannabis plants, but also finding innovative ways to incorporate the plant into other industries...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Germany’s Drug Czar To Keynote International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Germany is in the midst of the most robust and complex cannabis policy and industry endeavor in the history of humankind. Policymakers...

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

Switzerland Consumes About 56 Tons Of Cannabis Annually

The European continent is undergoing a significant shift when it comes to cannabis policy, and in many ways, Switzerland is at the...

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

What Constitutes ‘Recreational Cannabis’ In Thailand?

As I have pointed out in previous coverage, Thailand is currently in a category all of its own when it comes to cannabis policy. Roughly...

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

Medical Cannabis Coming To Pharmacies In Spain?

Spain has long been home to one of the most vibrant and amazing cannabis communities on earth. Cannabis is relatively easy to acquire,...

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

Luxembourg Invites EU Nations To Cannabis Legalization Meeting

For a brief time, it was expected that Luxembourg would become the first country in Europe to pass a national adult-use legalization...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Home Grow Europe?

Several political initiatives are moving forward in multiple countries that would give European citizens the right to grow their own...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Spain On The Verge Of Medical Reform But Many Questions Remain

The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party introduced a bill to legalize medical cannabis – but many advocates claim it won’t...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Brazilian Superior Court Approves Cannabis Home Grow For Patients

The South American country is following a trend increasingly seen in Europe in allowing patients the right to grow cannabis at home It is...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Luxembourg Presents Draft Law On Cannabis Legalization

Last week, Luxembourg unveiled its draft recreational cannabis bill – but what comes after home grow? Citing the German...

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

Limited U.S. Legalization Continues To Hurt Cartels In Mexico

Historically, the United States has served as the largest cannabis market on earth, and for many decades that market was completely...

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

Thailand’s National Cannabis Cultivation Program Is Off To A Strong Start

On June 9th, just a little over a week ago, Thailand embarked on a new cannabis public policy journey when it implemented its new...

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

Ten New German Government Positions For Cannabis Legalization Announced

The government has budgeted ten new positions to oversee the legalization of cannabis If there is a “sure thing” in the world...

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

The Pending Spanish Paradox

The Spanish government is finally voting to legalize medical cannabis at the end of June – but only for exporting cultivators The...

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

Ukraine Moves Closer To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Days ago Ukraine’s cabinet approved a draft medical cannabis bill, sending it to Parliament for consideration. Compared to other...

Written by Johnny Green on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Germany Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Plan

Germany’s Health Ministry announced today that it will start holding hearings tomorrow to discuss various aspects of legalizing...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

European CBD Novel Food Evaluations Put On Hold

Cannabidiol (CBD) products are extremely popular around the world, with consumers and patients buying them every day around the globe...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s New Cannabis Policy Framework Is A Model For The World

Thailand has officially made a historic cannabis policy shift. As of today, every household in the entire country can sign up to legally...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

South Africa Supreme Court Reviews Cannabis Cultivation Club Case

South Africa’s Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could have significant implications for the future of the nation’s...