Germany legalises possession of cannabis for personal use
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.
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House of Representatives Joint Committee in Philippines passes medical cannabis bill
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.
Medical cannabis clinical trial in UK underway
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).
South African National Assembly approves bill legalizing cannabis for personal use
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 are considering legalising cannabis for medical and religious purposes
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.
Germany release draft bill for cannabis legalization
Germany’s ministry of health unveiled a draft bill providing details on new regulations for personal use and cultivation of marijuana.
Costa Rica has granted its first medical cannabis cultivation license
Just over a year after legalizing hemp and medical cannabis, Costa Rica’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Victor Carvajal signed a resolution to grant authorization to Azul Wellness S.A. to cultivate and process medical cannabis.
Washington Governor signs bill to protect employees from drug testing for THC
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5132 to protect employees from pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in most situations.
Minnesota Senate approves cannabis legalization bill
The Minnesota Senate approved a bill to legalize marijuana for adults, days after the state House of Representatives passed similar legislation.
A weed legalization bill has been introduced in North Carolina
Seven Democratic lawmakers in North Carolina are sponsoring a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in the state, and remove past marijuana-related offenses.