Author: Hazel Norman
Medical cannabis policy in Germany is somewhat unique, in that the law permits for insurance reimbursements for medical cannabis products purchased from pharmacies. Germany is not the only country...
Medical Cannabis Reform In Japan Is A Two-Edged Sword
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy.
Japan’s government appears to be set to adopt a limited medical cannabis legalization measure. A health ministry panel in Japan previously issued cannabis policy recommendations, including a...
Legalization Delays Are Causing Confusion In Luxembourg
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At one point in time, towards the end of the last decade, Luxembourg seemed to be a sure bet to become the first country in Europe to pass a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. After...
Legal Outlets Are The Most Common Source For Cannabis In Canada Since 2019
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Canada still serves as the largest legal, national cannabis adult-use market, with sales originally launching in late 2018. The nation serves as the largest national cannabis public policy experiment,...
British Columbia Publishes Results Of Cannabis Consumption Spaces Public Engagement
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Back in the spring (April 6 to May 9, 2022) British Columbia’s government launched a public engagement effort in an attempt to gain insight into the public’s feelings towards non-medical...
Is Uruguay’s Cannabis Industry About To Evolve?
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Over nine years ago Uruguay made history after passing the world’s first-ever national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. In December 2013 Uruguay’s President José Mujica signed a...
Will Barcelona’s Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?
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Barcelona, Spain is the social cannabis use capital of the world. Home to hundreds of cannabis lounges and clubs, Barcelona’s cannabis community and consumer experience is unique in every way. Unfortunately,...
New Medical Cannabis Industry Regulations Delayed In Spain
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Back in June 2022 Spain’s Health and Consumption Commission of the Congress of Deputies approved an opinion of the Medical Cannabis Subcommittee which called for medical cannabis industry regulations. Part...
Will Costa Rica Become A Top Cannabis Tourism Destination?
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.
Cannabis tourism is not a new thing, however, the size of that particular sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has historically been limited. Obviously, that is due in large part...