Cannabis Policy
Questions Raised Over California’s Cannabis System
California's strict cannabis testing regulations may have created more problems than it has fixed.
Luxembourg Unveils Intention for Internal Recreational Cannabis Market
The announcement could make Luxembourg the first European country and EU member state to fully legalize recreational cannabis for its adult residents. However, fears have been raised over a potential second black market for tourists.
New Zealand Passes Medicinal Cannabis Bill
The bill formalizes a commitment to opening a regulated medicinal cannabis scheme in the country within a year and gives those in palliative care a legal defense for using cannabis medicinally in the meantime.
The 2018 Farm Bill: What This Means for Hemp
Hemp represents a tangible opportunity for future explosive market growth. Under the Farm Bill hemp cultivation will be allowed more broadly, and the product will have free movement across state borders.
Commonwealth, Common Goals: How Canada’s Cannabis Laws Are Inspiring Australian Politics
Australian legislators and members of the public alike have been looking to the recent developments in Canada, their commonwealth cousin, to see whether similar recreational cannabis laws could be of equal success in the Australian marketplace
Massachusetts Begins Sale of Recreational Cannabis Products
After a two-year wait, Massachusetts residents can now legally purchase cannabis products for recreational use - and demand has been high!
Major Vote Pushes New Jersey One Step Closer To Legalizing Cannabis
Three separate bills were approved, which called for: legalization of recreational cannabis, expansion of the state's medicinal cannabis program, and an “expedited expungement” system for people with historical non-violent drug offenses.
Colorado Experiences Rise in Cases of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Following Cannabis Legalization
This review analyzed all hospital admissions for cyclic vomiting syndrome to see if there was a clear link between bouts of the illness and cannabis use.
Greek Government Issues First Medicinal Cannabis Licenses
After legalizing the use of medicinal cannabis back in 2017, Greece is finally making steps toward making this a reality, by issuing the first of its growers' licenses. 12 more are expected to be issued by the end of the year.
