Policy Archives - Page 16 of 17 - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 9, 2022. Posted in Policy.

British Columbia Decriminalizes Drugs – Is This A New Global Trend?

A federal exemption has allowed this Canadian province to decriminalize not only small amounts of MDMA (ecstasy) but opioids, cocaine,...

Written by Johnny Green on June 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Attend Cannabis Europa In London June 28-29th

The emerging legal cannabis industry in Europe is at a critical juncture. After Malta became the first country to pass a national, no...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Could Boris Johnson’s No Confidence Vote Speed Up British Cannabis Reform?

The British Prime Minister faces an internal revolt over ‘Partygate’ – but if he loses, will this move cannabis reform...

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

Taxes And Provincial Mark-Ups Are Hindering Ontario’s Cannabis Industry

The main motivation behind legalizing cannabis for adult and/or medical use should always be based on it simply being the right thing to...

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

Thailand To Release All Cannabis Prisoners

In just a matter of days, Thailand will implement a very unique and bold approach to cannabis policy. On June 9th a new law goes into...

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

South Africa Department Of Justice: Cannabis Industry Not Our Domain

In the fall of 2018, South Africa’s Supreme Court determined that cannabis prohibition as it pertained to personal use by adults in...

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

Government Agencies In Thailand Sign Agreement To Promote Cannabis

In one week Thailand will implement robust changes to the country’s cannabis policies, not the least of which will be allowing...

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

Japan’s Ministry Of Health Considers Legalization Of Medical Cannabis

The country is considering medical reform and will create a new legal framework to recriminalize adult use The Ministry of Health in...

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

Argentina Legalizes Medical Cannabis And Hemp To Revive Economy

The Latin American country has high hopes that the legalization of cannabis will bring much-needed cash and jobs to the country after...

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

Why Uruguay’s President Is Wrong About Cannabis

Late last week the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacaille Pou, reportedly stated that it was a mistake for Uruguay to have passed an...

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

Cannabis Legalization Plans Emerging in Luxembourg

Luxembourg will unveil the final legislation soon, but the details are now emerging It has been in the works for the last four years ever...

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

Will Suing Governments For Cannabis Legalization Work In Europe?

Large, multi-state operators in the US are teaming up to sue the federal government over reform. Will the same strategy work in Europe?...

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

Japan Considers Very Limited Medical Cannabis Reform

Japan’s Health Ministry is considering reforming the nation’s cannabis laws to provide for the legal use of medical...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

The Cannabis Industry Moves Forward In Argentina

Back in 2017, lawmakers in Argentina passed a medical cannabis legalization measure. Unfortunately, that legislation proved to be more...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy, Science.

Attend The Cannabis Normal! Conference In Berlin Next Month

Germany will never become the first country to legalize cannabis for adult use. That designation will forever go to Uruguay. However,...

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

MPs Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Measure In Lithuania

Lithuania may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis policy reform, however, efforts to reform the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Researchers Identify Two Main Motivating Factors Behind Unregulated Cannabis Purchases

Legal cannabis is spreading across the planet, and with it, purchasing freedoms for some consumers. Yet, the unregulated market still...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Jamaica Medical Cannabis Development Task Force Report Is Complete

Historically, Jamaica is one of the top countries associated with cannabis on the planet, and a very strong argument could be made that...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Luxembourg’s Home Grow Legislation In Progress

The long-delayed legislation appears to be moving – perhaps in response to the dramatic announcement that the German government...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Legalize Cannabis Australia Party Obtains Record Results In Queensland Elections

The single-issue party is poised to gain its first senate seat in Queensland. Is recreational reform on the cards nationally? Elections...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Italian Ministry Of Défense Publishes Pre-Bid Call For New Cannabis Cultivation Companies

The Ministry is trying to identify qualified cultivators to cultivate in Florence The Ministry of Defense has just published an...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Brazilian Medical Cannabis Consumption Increases 110% In One Year

Consumption of medical cannabis products in Brazil increased by 110% in 2021 from 2020 according to study by BRCANN, the Brazilian...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Honduras Vice President Wants To Create 85,000 Cannabis Jobs

One of the biggest selling points for reforming cannabis laws, for better or worse, is the industry component. Studies and polls have...

Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

CBD Hemp Business Fair Is Coming To Spain

Cannabidiol (CBD) currently has the designation of being the most popular cannabinoid on earth. As proof of that claim, consider the fact...

Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Will Luxembourg Beat Germany To Adult-Use Legalization?

Luxembourg’s Minister of Justice Sam Tanson announced in the Chamber of Deputies this week that a draft cannabis legalization bill...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand To Give Away 1 Million Cannabis Plants

The government will distribute 1 million free (low THC) cannabis plants to households across the country to mark a new rule allowing home...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

London Mayor Appoints Drug Commissioner To Explore Cannabis Legalization

Sadiq Khan appoints a former member of Tony Blair’s cabinet and current Labour shadow cabinet member to examine decriminalization...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

UK-Appointed Governor Prevents Cannabis Reform In Bermuda

In a move that was widely expected to happen the Governor of Bermuda, who is appointed by the United Kingdom, effectively vetoed a...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Australia Has Issues A Quarter Million Cannabis Prescriptions Since 2016

Medical cannabis is increasingly prescribed for a multitude of conditions. Where does this indicate that the market ‘down...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Swiss City Seeks 1,000 Volunteers For Recreational Cannabis Trial

The city, set to be the second after Basel, is gearing up for its pilot trial now on track for this autumn Calling cannabis users in...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Health Minister Given Cannabis Legalization Deadline By Budget Committee

In a unique twist in the annals of cannabis legalization lore, the new head of the German Health Ministry was given an ultimatum by the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

New Zealand’s Cannabis Eradication Operation Is A Complete Waste Of Money

New Zealand came very close to becoming just the third country to legalize cannabis for adult use, and if it had done so, would have...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand To Give Away One Million Cannabis Seeds To Households

When it comes to the pursuit of cannabis reform and establishing a legal, national cannabis industry you will be hardpressed to find a...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

London Mayor Launches Commission To Examine Cannabis Policy

Cannabis reform is sweeping the European continent, with at least one country now a legal jurisdiction for adult use. Late last year...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Malaysia Senator Calls For Urgent Medical Cannabis Reform

Malaysia is one of the harshest places on earth when it comes to cannabis policy. For example, anyone caught with over 200 grams of...

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

Effort To Free Brittney Griner Receives A Boost

The WNBA has officially started its 2022 season. Unfortunately, one of the league’s biggest superstars, Olympic champion Brittney...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Church Leaders In Belize Put The Brakes On Cannabis Reform

In late March lawmakers in Belize passed ‘The Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill 2022.’ The bill...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 9, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Will Home Cultivation Be Part Of German Cannabis Legalization?

Government leaders have been quoted recently saying that home grow would be a necessary component of recreational reform Last week,...

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

Global Cannabis Protests Demand Reform Now

Cannabis activists have not let up after 4/20 this year and continue to urge others to march for change From Berlin Germany to Quito...

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

No Sustained Changes In Uruguay Youth Cannabis Use After Legalization

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

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

Manitoba’s Home Cultivation Ban Receives Judicial Review

Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult use. Only one other country, Uruguay, legalized cannabis for adult use...

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

UK Government Fund Invests In Cannabis Company

During the pandemic, the United Kingdom set up a fund called the ‘British Business Bank’s Future Fund.’ The aim of the...

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

Could Guernsey Lead The Way On Recreational Cannabis Reform In The UK?

The Channel Island has made great strides on the medical front. Will recreational reform be next? Guernsey has been moving forward...

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

Request For Proposals For Cannabis Businesses Requested By South African Government

The Gauteng provincial government and the federal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have requested interested parties to...

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

Why Is the German Government Delaying Cannabis Reform?

Promises are promises. So why are there repeated indications that the new coalition is putting the issue on the backburner? Six months...

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

Nepal Appears To Be On Track To Re-Legalize Cannabis

New legislation to legalize cannabis is now underway in Nepal – the rooftop of the world The country at the “top of the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Cannabis Control Bill Moves Forward In Trinidad And Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago’s emerging medical cannabis industry received a big boost on Friday when the Caribbean nation’s House of...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Malawi Farmers Considering Cannabis As Demand For Tobacco Declines

The life of a small-scale farmer is not an easy one. After all, there are no set hours and there are no days off. From sunrise to sunset...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

How Many UK Patients Are Being Privately Prescribed Cannabis?

The United Kingdom is a fairly rough place when it comes to safe access to medical cannabis. The country’s medical cannabis program...