Legal & Regulatory

Legalization Updates: Florida Can Vote, But Not HawaiiLegalization Updates: Florida Can Vote, But Not Hawaii

Legalization Updates: Florida Can Vote, But Not Hawaii

In Florida, the Supreme Court approved an initiative for the November ballot to legalize recreational cannabis, following successful campaigns by…

1 year ago
9 in 10 American Adults Support Cannabis Legalization, New Study Shows9 in 10 American Adults Support Cannabis Legalization, New Study Shows

9 in 10 American Adults Support Cannabis Legalization, New Study Shows

A recent Pew Research Center study reveals that 88% of American adults support cannabis legalization for at least medical purposes,…

1 year ago
Germany Officially Transitions to Legal Cannabis, Starting TodayGermany Officially Transitions to Legal Cannabis, Starting Today

Germany Officially Transitions to Legal Cannabis, Starting Today

Today, Germany officially legalized the possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis for recreational purposes, allowing individuals to possess up to…

1 year ago
Distributing Free Cannabis May Aid in Reducing the Drug Overdose CrisisDistributing Free Cannabis May Aid in Reducing the Drug Overdose Crisis

Distributing Free Cannabis May Aid in Reducing the Drug Overdose Crisis

A pioneering study in rural Michigan on the free distribution of cannabis as a harm reduction strategy is attempting to…

1 year ago
Züri Can, Pilot Program for Legal Cannabis, Releases DataZüri Can, Pilot Program for Legal Cannabis, Releases Data

Züri Can, Pilot Program for Legal Cannabis, Releases Data

The Züri Can – "Cannabis with Responsibility" project in Zurich has set out to study the impact of legalization on…

1 year ago
Cannabis Legalization in Germany: Bundesrat Validates BillCannabis Legalization in Germany: Bundesrat Validates Bill

Cannabis Legalization in Germany: Bundesrat Validates Bill

Germany's Bundesrat confirmed cannabis legalization effective April 1, with provisions for personal possession, home cultivation, and the establishment of Cannabis…

1 year ago
Morocco’s First Legal Cannabis Harvest Yields 294 TonsMorocco’s First Legal Cannabis Harvest Yields 294 Tons

Morocco’s First Legal Cannabis Harvest Yields 294 Tons

Morocco announced its first legal cannabis harvest in 2023, yielding 294 tons from the Chefchaouen, Taounate, and Al Hoceïma regions…

1 year ago
Massachusetts to Pardon “Hundreds of Thousands” for Cannabis PossessionMassachusetts to Pardon “Hundreds of Thousands” for Cannabis Possession

Massachusetts to Pardon “Hundreds of Thousands” for Cannabis Possession

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts announced a comprehensive plan to pardon individuals convicted of simple cannabis possession in the state,…

1 year ago
The Netherlands Attempts to Streamline Legal Cannabis Trial Before Full LaunchThe Netherlands Attempts to Streamline Legal Cannabis Trial Before Full Launch

The Netherlands Attempts to Streamline Legal Cannabis Trial Before Full Launch

The Netherlands legal cannabis experiment aims to regulate the industry to address issues like black market sourcing by coffeeshops, with…

1 year ago
Amsterdam Unable to Participate in Dutch Cannabis ExperimentationAmsterdam Unable to Participate in Dutch Cannabis Experimentation

Amsterdam Unable to Participate in Dutch Cannabis Experimentation

The Dutch Parliament has rejected Amsterdam's inclusion in its legal cannabis cultivation and distribution experiment, maintaining the number of participating…

1 year ago