Morocco begins construction on its first legal cannabis lab
History was made in Morocco this week as the country began construction on the first lab for medical and industrial cannabis.
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The North Carolina Senate has approved a bill legalizing the use of medical marijuana
The North Carolina Senate approved a bill to legalize marijuana. The bill, titled the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act (Senate Bill 3), passed with little debate in the state Senate on Tuesday by a vote of 36-10.
Recent report reveals Australia’s plans to legalise cannabis within the next few years
The Australian Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) recently released a proposal exploring two options on how the country should approach cannabis legalization. It was commissioned to explore what legalization could look like through the request of Sen. David Shoebridge.
Greece has opened its first medical cannabis production plant
History was made in Greece with the opening of its first ever medical cannabis plant last Thursday. The plant is backed by an Israeli company Tikun Olam and was opened in the city of Corinth.
Argentina has launched a new agency to help push the cannabis industry
Argentina has officially launched a new government agency as part of an effort to boost the country’s medical marijuana and hemp industry. The agency hopes to make Argentina a leading global exporter of medicinal weed.
U.S. Virgin Islands legalizes adult-use cannabis
On Jan. 18, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed The Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act (Act 8680), and proclaimed that anyone who has been convicted with simple cannabis possession can now apply for a pardon.
Hawaii representative announces plan to legalize cannabis in 2023
On January 11th, a meeting was brought about by Hawaii Rep. Jeanné Kapela to announce her cannabis legislation which will target criminal justice reform and other important considerations.
Washington, D.C. passes bill to expand medical weed sales
In Washington, D.C. lawmakers passed legislation to expand medical marijuana sales. This now paves the way for the city’s unlicensed weed gifting shops to the regulated market.
UK Police Chiefs are developing a plan to decriminalize the possession of drugs like cannabis
A group of police chiefs in the United Kingdom are developing a plan to decriminalize the possession of drugs including cannabis and cocaine. If accepted by the government, the use and possession of small amounts of recreational drugs would be treated as a public health issue for first-time offenders, rather than a criminal offense subject to prosecution and jail time or other punishment.
Colombian Senate has approved a bill to legalize marijuana nationwide
Over the past few weeks many Senators in Colombia have gathered to discuss a cannabis legalization amendment to the constitution and On the 6th of December, that amendment was passed in a 56-3 vote.