Legal & Regulatory

Maryland Governor Cancels Over 175,000 Cannabis-Related ConvictionsMaryland Governor Cancels Over 175,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions

Maryland Governor Cancels Over 175,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 individuals convicted of minor cannabis offenses and related paraphernalia, addressing long-term consequences…

11 months ago
Dutch Cannabis Legalization Experiment Expands NationwideDutch Cannabis Legalization Experiment Expands Nationwide

Dutch Cannabis Legalization Experiment Expands Nationwide

The Dutch government has expanded its regulated cannabis production experiment to ten cities as it looks to optimize the quality,…

11 months ago
Canada Proposes Cannabis Laws Changes to Get the Industry RollingCanada Proposes Cannabis Laws Changes to Get the Industry Rolling

Canada Proposes Cannabis Laws Changes to Get the Industry Rolling

The Canadian government has proposed amendments to cannabis regulations with the goal of reducing administrative burdens and streamlining packaging requirements,…

12 months ago
Japan Publishes New Proposed THC Limits for Its Cannabis MarketJapan Publishes New Proposed THC Limits for Its Cannabis Market

Japan Publishes New Proposed THC Limits for Its Cannabis Market

Japan has launched a public consultation on proposed legislation to regulate the cannabis and CBD industries, setting strict THC limits…

12 months ago
Australian Senate Advises Against Cannabis Legalization BillAustralian Senate Advises Against Cannabis Legalization Bill

Australian Senate Advises Against Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Australian Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee has recommended against the Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023, citing health risks…

12 months ago
South Africa Legalizes Cannabis for Personal Use as President Signs in BillSouth Africa Legalizes Cannabis for Personal Use as President Signs in Bill

South Africa Legalizes Cannabis for Personal Use as President Signs in Bill

South Africa has legalized the personal cultivation and use of cannabis with the signing of the Cannabis for Private Purposes…

12 months ago
Bahamas Medical Cannabis Bill Submitted to the House of AssemblyBahamas Medical Cannabis Bill Submitted to the House of Assembly

Bahamas Medical Cannabis Bill Submitted to the House of Assembly

The Bahamas has introduced comprehensive medical cannabis legislation to create the Bahamas Cannabis Authority which will oversee regulation of safe…

12 months ago
Ukraine Removes Cannabis From List of Highly Dangerous DrugsUkraine Removes Cannabis From List of Highly Dangerous Drugs

Ukraine Removes Cannabis From List of Highly Dangerous Drugs

Ukraine has removed cannabis and its derivatives from the list of highly dangerous drugs, allowing their use for educational, scientific,…

12 months ago
Trump Promises to Commute Sentence of Silk Road Founder Ross UlbrichtTrump Promises to Commute Sentence of Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht

Trump Promises to Commute Sentence of Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht

Donald Trump has promised to commute the double life sentence of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht on his first day…

12 months ago
One in Four Police Officers in the UK Unaware Medical Cannabis is LegalOne in Four Police Officers in the UK Unaware Medical Cannabis is Legal

One in Four Police Officers in the UK Unaware Medical Cannabis is Legal

More than 28% of UK police officers are unaware that medical cannabis is legal, leading to unjust detentions and ineffective…

1 year ago