New York Governor Kathy Hochul made an announcement on Monday, indicating her administration’s commitment to evaluating the state’s implementation of legalized recreational marijuana. She stressed the importance of this assessment to ensure the prosperity of the regulated cannabis market.
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has urged major social media companies, including Google and Yelp, to cease displaying listings for unlicensed cannabis retailers. At a press conference, Hochul, accompanied by licensed dispensary owners facing challenges from unlicensed competitors, emphasized the need to address this issue.
A scarcity of stimulant-based medications for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the U.K. has triggered a surge in patients turning to medical cannabis as an alternative for relief. The rise in individuals seeking medical cannabis highlights the growing demand for alternative treatments amidst the medication shortage.
The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) convened on February 16, making significant decisions on new cannabis regulations, research licenses, and the issuance of adult-use licenses. The meeting also marked the commencement of a 60-day public comment period for the proposed regulations.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives recently gave its approval to a bill aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana, marking a renewed focus on cannabis policy reform in the Granite State.
German lawmakers recently made a historic decision to legalize the consumption and possession of cannabis, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to recreational drug use.
The recent passage of a medical cannabis bill in the Philippine House of Representatives has prompted varied responses from organizations. On February 6, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), representing 98,202 physicians and a coalition of 21 medical organizations, published a letter expressing opposition.
Despite the legalization of medical cannabis in the United Kingdom (U.K.) in 2018, it has not yet been endorsed through clinical studies and remains scarcely available as a prescription option within the National Health Services (NHS).
The South African National Assembly approved a bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis. The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill has been in the works since the country decriminalized private cannabis use in 2018 and now heads to the National Council of Provinces for concurrence.
Government officials in the Bahamas introduced a number of measures that could change the country’s marijuana laws, including one proposal that would legalize cannabis for religious and medical purposes.
