Policy Archives - Page 5 of 17 - International Cannabis Business Conference

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Written by Johnny Green on December 11, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Two Berlin Districts Want To Launch Cannabis Pilot Trials In 2025

Germany’s approach to cannabis legalization implementation is multi-phased. The first phase of German legalization, often referred...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 11, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany Finalizes Recreational Cannabis Pilot Projects

A major component of Germany’s adult-use cannabis legalization model involves launching regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 10, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Malta Cannabis Legalization Has Not Led To Increased Consumption Rates

Malta became the first European country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2021. According to the...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Israel Government Offers Co-Financing For Participation At ICBC Berlin 2025

The Ministry of Economy and Industry of Israel has included the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin 2025 as an event for...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 7, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Health Canada: Only 3% Of Cannabis Consumers Obtain Products From Illegal Sources

Every year since 2017, Health Canada has conducted its ‘Canadian Cannabis Survey,’ in which the government agency poses...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 6, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

International Hemp Sector Seeks Science-Based Animal Feed Regulations

Members of the global hemp sector are calling for uniform international science-based regulations for animal hemp feed. Hemp-derived...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 2, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Crimes Are Down 68% In Berlin Compared To Last Year

Cannabis-related crimes in Germany’s capital city were significantly lower for the seven months immediately following partial...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Hospitals Want Greater Medical Cannabis Telemedicine Integration

The German Hospital Association (DKG) and the German Society for Telemedicine (DGTelemed) have issued a joint position paper calling for...

Written by Johnny Green on November 29, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Would Bring France Nearly €3.4Bn In Taxes And Savings

According to the European Union Drugs Agency, France has the highest rate of cannabis consumption on the European continent. Whereas...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 28, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech General Practitioners To Start Prescribing Medical Cannabis In 2025

Starting on April 1, 2025, general practitioners (GPs) in the Czech Republic will be authorized to prescribe medical cannabis to...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 23, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Denmark Announces Plan To Make Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Permanent

The government in Denmark recently announced its plans to make its medical cannabis pilot program permanent. The pilot program, first...

Written by Johnny Green on November 19, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Advocates Call For Cannabis Industry Expansion In Germany

The German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) is calling for the German government to embrace the nation’s emerging legal...

Written by Johnny Green on November 18, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Australian Lawmakers To Vote On Cannabis Legalization This Month

Australia’s parliament is set to vote on an adult-use cannabis legalization bill later this month. The Australian Greens are...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 17, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech Cabinet Moves To Allow Cannabis Possession And Cultivation

The Czech Republic’s cabinet recently approved a plan that would permit adults in the European nation to cultivate multiple plants...

Written by Johnny Green on November 16, 2024. Posted in Policy.

French Parliamentary Group Pushes For Cannabis Legalization

An escalation of violence linked to organized crime in France is leading to calls by a parliamentary group for the European nation to...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 13, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Polish Legislative Committee Takes Step Toward Decriminalizing Cannabis

A legislative committee in Poland recently sent a cannabis reform proposal to Prime Minister Donald Tusk for his consideration. Members...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 12, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Advocates Urge German Government To Prioritize Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act

Last week, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the firing of Finance Minister Christian Lindner, effectively ending the ruling...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 10, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Parliamentary Report: Cannabis Reform In NSW Is “Only Rational Course”

A new parliamentary report issued in New South Wales calls for cannabis reform in the Australian state. The 148-page report, which was...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

UK Government Announces Reforms To Hemp License Regulations

Government officials in the United Kingdom announced this week that regulators are changing hemp licensing regulations in the country....

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 6, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Brazil Approves Medical Cannabis For Animals

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency recently decided to amend Ordinance SVS/MS 344/1998 to allow the regulation of medical...

Written by Johnny Green on November 5, 2024. Posted in Policy.

European Union Reportedly Ready To Supply Medical Cannabis To Ukraine

According to Ukraine Deputy Health Minister Maryna Slobodnichenko, the European Union is ready to supply medical cannabis to Ukraine. The...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 4, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Turkey Sets Hemp Quota For Medical Products

In 2016, hemp cultivation became legal in 19 provinces in Turkey for industrial purposes. Aspiring hemp producers must obtain the...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 2, 2024. Posted in Policy.

62% Of Canadians Still Approve Of Cannabis Legalization

Canada became the second country on the planet and the first G-7 nation to adopt a national adult-use legalization measure in 2018. The...

Written by Johnny Green on November 1, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Cities Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Pilot Projects

Germany is currently home to the most progressive cannabis policies in Europe. The German legalization model involves permitting adults...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Study Finds 80% Of Unregulated Cannabis In Germany Is Contaminated

Starting on April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can legally cultivate, possess, and consume cannabis for recreational purposes....

Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Investing In Europe’s Emerging Legal Cannabis Industry

The European continent is the most exciting region for the cannabis industry and policy right now, with several nations working to...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Pharmacies In Uruguay To Sell Recreational Cannabis With Higher THC Levels

Uruguay became the first country on earth to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2013, with legal...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Commission Launches Investigation Into Italy’s Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’

In recent years, cannabis and hemp-derived products that are high in cannabidiol (CBD) and low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), often...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 21, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

How Many Countries In Africa Have Legalized Commercial Cannabis Cultivation?

As cannabis policy modernization has spread across the globe, one continent that has experienced a significant amount of reform in recent...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 20, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Study Demonstrates Why Banks Are One Of The Biggest Winners Of Legalization

The banking industry and the cannabis industry have a complicated relationship due to prohibition laws. Cannabis businesses have more...

Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Global Cannabis Community Loses A Legend

The International Cannabis Business Conference team posts this article with a heavy heart. The global cannabis community lost a giant...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 13, 2024. Posted in Policy.

EU Court Of Justice Approves Indoor Hemp Cultivation

Humans have cultivated hemp under the sun for centuries, making use of their hemp harvests in several ways from making rope to paper to...

Spain's Ministry Of Health Begins Process Of Enacting Medical Cannabis Regulations

Written by Hazel Norman on October 7, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Spain’s Ministry Of Health Publishes Medical Cannabis Draft Royal Decree

The road to properly regulated medical cannabis in Spain has been long and full of twists and turns. However, the effort to bring...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Agriculture Ministry Approves Historic Hemp Measure

Germany recently approved a draft law previously presented by the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir. The approved...

Written by Johnny Green on September 30, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

UK Cannabis Legalization Could Generate £9.5 Billion Per Year

Legalizing cannabis for adult use in the United Kingdom and taxing and regulating sales could generate as much as £9.5 billion per year...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Ukraine Approves List Of Qualifying Medical Cannabis Conditions

Earlier this year, in August 2024, Ukraine’s medical cannabis program officially launched. Ukraine’s Parliament first approved...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Legal Home Cultivation Coming To Manitoba In 2025

Canada legalized cannabis for adult use in 2018, making it the first G-7 nation to do so, and only the second country worldwide to make...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Guyana Attorney General Directs Law Enforcement To Not Jail Cannabis Offenders

Guyana’s Attorney General Anil Nandlall recently cautioned law enforcement not to jail cannabis consumers in possession of less...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 25, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

BvCW Poll Finds 88% Support For Legal Cannabis Plant Sales In Germany

The German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) recently conducted a poll asking the question “Should the commercial trade in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech Republic’s Ministry Of Justice Proposes Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation

The Ministry of Justice in the Czech Republic is proposing that adults should be able to cultivate up to three plants in their private...

Written by Johnny Green on September 21, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

When Will France Tap Its Cannabis Industry Market Potential?

As cannabis policy modernization efforts continue to gain momentum in Europe, and more European nations reform their outdated and harmful...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany Judiciary Examines Nearly 280,000 Past Cannabis Cases

Germany’s Judiciary recently announced that federal states have reviewed an estimated 279,000 past cannabis cases after adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Policy Modernization Measure Expected In Slovenia By End Of Year

According to Dr. Metka Paragi, a leading international microbiologist who currently serves as the Secretary for Health in the Cabinet of...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Cultiva Hemp Expo 2024 Is Coming To Vienna October 4th-6th

For more than 15 years, the Cultiva Hemp Expo has served as the most exclusive event for cannabis in Austria. Cultiva is part trade fair...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Number Of German Cultivation Association Applications Is Rising

Starting on July 1st, 2024, aspiring cannabis cultivation operators in Germany can apply with local authorities to gain permission to...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 9, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Italian Government Continues Push For Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’

Cannabis products that are low in THC, often referred to as ‘cannabis light,’ have grown in popularity among consumers in...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 1, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Guyana Lawmaker Authors Op-Ed About Legalization’s Benefits

The Republic of Guyana, a country in South America, is home to cannabis prohibition policies that may not be as harsh as in other...

Written by Hazel Norman on August 31, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Calls For Senate Approval Of Medical Cannabis Bill In The Philippines

Earlier this year the Philippines House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HB 10439, a measure that would legalize certain...

Berlin approves its first cannabis cultivation association

Written by Johnny Green on August 28, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

First Cannabis Cultivation Association Approved In Berlin

Marzahn-Hellersdorf recently became the first district in Berlin to approve a cannabis cultivation association. Starting on July 1st,...

Jindřich Vobořil to keynote ICBC Slovenia on September 13th

Written by Johnny Green on August 26, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Renowned Czech Cannabis Expert To Keynote International Cannabis Business Conference In Slovenia

The European continent, and much of the rest of the world, is undergoing a historic shift when it comes to cannabis policy and...