Author: Hazel Norman

European Commission Refers Hungary To The Court Of Justice Over Cannabis Vote

Written by Hazel Norman on February 20, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Last week the European Commission announced that it referred Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for voting against the European Union’s position on removing cannabis...

Canadian Banks Sued By The Cannabis Industry Over ‘Financial Discrimination’

Written by Hazel Norman on February 15, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

One of the most hotly-debated topics in the cannabis industry relates to banking access for companies. Many companies over the years have experienced banking issues related to cannabis prohibition around...

Australia Cannabis Legalization Could Generate A$28 Billion In Tax Revenue In First Decade

Written by Hazel Norman on February 12, 2023. Posted in Policy.

A new government report is out in Australia involving projections of potential tax revenue if/when national adult-use cannabis legalization becomes a reality in the country. Adult-use is currently illegal...

Colombian Cannabis Exports Nearly Doubled Last Year

Written by Hazel Norman on February 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

The cannabis world is constantly evolving, particularly in recent years, and there’s no end to that trend in sight. It will be a long time before the dust from the international cannabis industry...

A Limited Number Of People Can Now Buy Recreational Cannabis In Switzerland

Written by Hazel Norman on February 7, 2023. Posted in Policy.

A public policy experiment is underway in Basel, Switzerland where a limited number of adults are now permitted to purchase adult-use cannabis from regulated outlets as part of the nation’s cannabis...

Argentina Creates A National Agency For Cannabis

Written by Hazel Norman on February 2, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Argentina’s emerging cannabis industry has evolved at a rapid pace compared to other markets in recent months. As we previously reported, back in April 2022 Argentina’s Ministry of Health...

Did Germany’s Government Create A Domestic Cannabis Monopoly?

Written by Hazel Norman on January 31, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

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 to...

Medical Cannabis Reform In Japan Is A Two-Edged Sword

Written by Hazel Norman on January 29, 2023. 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 recommendation...

Legalization Delays Are Causing Confusion In Luxembourg

Written by Hazel Norman on January 23, 2023. Posted in Policy.

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 all,...