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

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...

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

Thailand Has Granted 80 Cannabis Licenses

Thailand is getting ready to embark on a unique public policy journey with plans to officially launch a nationwide,...

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

55% Of Australians Want To Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol According To New Poll

Back in 2012, I was part of a network of activists pushing for legal cannabis at the state level here in the United States. We were able...

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

Religious Cannabis Use Provisions Are Creating Confusion In Trinidad And Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation that is home to roughly 1.4 million people, some of which use cannabis for...

Written by Randy Smith on August 12, 2019. Posted in Policy.

Luxembourg on Track Legalize by 2022

Written By: Marguerite Arnold Luxembourg Throws Down Gauntlet On European Cannabis Legalization Luxembourg is going to disrupt the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 13, 2019. Posted in Policy.

Step by Step, Switzerland Moves Closer to Legalizing Cannabis

Just as the European market could not get any more interesting, the Swiss Federal Commission for Addiction Issues has called for cannabis...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 8, 2019. Posted in Policy.

First German Cannabis Cultivation Bids Announced!

The German medical cannabis system has been an innovative pioneer in a few respects, helping thousands of patients get access to tested...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 19, 2019. Posted in Policy.

UK Cannabis Trades Association Challenges the EU’s CBD Classification

Novel Food Designation For CBD Challenged By British Lawyers In good news for the industry both in Europe and those companies trying to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 7, 2019. Posted in Policy.

German Parliament Debating Two Cannabis Law Reform Proposals as DHV Leads the Way

Germany has become a leader in some aspects of cannabis policy, such as providing insurance coverage for medical cannabis through...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 13, 2018. Posted in Policy.

SFGate.com: Three Steps to Securing Your Cannabis Industry Gig

Whether you want to start your own business or secure a job in the cannabis industry, there are tips of the trade that are universal to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 31, 2018. Posted in Policy.

Portugal Legalizes Medical Cannabis, Must Improve Law Soon

Portugal has been a leader in reforming the failed War on Drugs, decriminalizing the personal use of all drugs back in 2001. By all...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 23, 2018. Posted in Policy.

Canadian Company Province Brands Brews First Cannabis Beer

It’s clear that Canada has been leading the global cannabis market in many regards. Starting with a federal medical marijuana...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 23, 2018. Posted in Policy.

Big Alcohol Making Big Moves in the Canadian Cannabis Market

For years, cannabis legalization activists heard stories about how Big Tobacco companies were poised to sell marijuana as they already...

Written by ICBC Staff on February 8, 2017. Posted in Policy.

ICBC Panel: How to Survive and Thrive During the Trump Administration

The cannabis industry is understandably hanging on each and every bit of information that could potentially provide insight into the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2016. Posted in Policy.

Oaksterdam’s Dr. Sappal Talks Cannabis, Gives Advice to ICBC Attendees

Oaksterdam University has been grooming cannabis industry and activism leaders for years, effectively showcasing the need to combine good...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 29, 2016. Posted in Policy.

Kirk Tousaw on Cannabis Policy and Advocacy Ahead of the ICBC

For members of the cannabis community, great attorneys can be your best friend. Effective attorneys can keep you out of prison, help...