Author: Hazel Norman

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,...

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Legal Outlets Are The Most Common Source For Cannabis In Canada Since 2019

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

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

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

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...