Author: Hazel Norman

Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed Until At Least 2024 In The Netherlands

Historically, the Netherlands served as the international leader when it came to cannabis in many ways, particularly Amsterdam. It was no...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Will Luxembourg Ever Pass A Legalization Measure?

Back in 2018 the potential for legalization to occur in Luxembourg seemed fairly strong, with the coalition government including cannabis...

Joint doobie cannabis Joint doobie cannabis Joint doobie cannabis Joint doobie cannabis Joint doobie cannabis Joint doobie cannabis

Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Shops Can No Longer Provide Cannabis Smoking Spaces In Thailand

Thailand is a very interesting place when it comes to cannabis public policy. Earlier this year, in June, Thailand made a historic...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Romania’s Parliament Debates Medical Cannabis Reform

Earlier this week a medical cannabis policy reform debate was held in Romania. Organized by Romania’s Health Commission of the Chamber of...

Canadian currency money Canadian currency money

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Chamber Of Commerce Weighs In On Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use at the national level, and the second nation to do so on earth, only...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Religious Stigma Could Hinder Cannabis Reform In Sri Lanka

The cannabis plant has been used by various societies throughout history for spiritual purposes in many parts of the world. As far back...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Ireland To See ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure Introduced

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Governments Need To Embrace Cannabis Tourism

A common misconception about cannabis reform is that once a jurisdiction’s lawmakers or voters initially approve an adult-use...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Poll Finds Very Low Support For Prosecuting Cannabis Possession In Scotland

The Scottish government conducted a survey between the 21st of October 2021 and the 27th of March 2022, in which adults were asked...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited Legalization Bill Expected To Be Introduced In Ireland

Cannabis is illegal for adult-use purposes in Ireland, although, there is a distinction in Ireland’s current law that provides for...

doctor medical hospital clinic doctor medical hospital clinic doctor medical hospital clinic

Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Argentina’s Minister Of Health Urges Doctors To Prescribe Medical Cannabis

A medical cannabis program is only as good as the number of suffering patients that it helps, and that fact that is applicable anywhere...

costa rica flag costa rica flag costa rica flag costa rica flag costa rica flag costa rica flag

Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Costa Rica Authorizes First Hemp Project

Cannabis reform may be spreading across the globe at an ever-increasing pace, and with it, the emerging international cannabis...

Cannabis plant clones genetics strains starts Cannabis plant clones genetics strains starts

Written by Hazel Norman on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Argentina Adds New Cannabis Varieties To National Catalog Of Cultivars

Argentina has experienced a lot of cannabis industry and policy activity in recent months. For instance, right before the start of last...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Pilot Program In The Netherlands Continues To Experience Delays

Cannabis pilot programs are becoming more popular in Europe. For those that are unaware of what an adult-use cannabis pilot program...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Seven Years In Prison For Possessing CBD?

At a time when many parts of the world are trending in the right direction in regards to cannabis policy, Hong Kong is going in the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 23, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Are Legal Cannabis Sales Coming To Czechia In 2024?

Ever since Germany’s governing coalition announced its intent to pass an adult-use legalization measure and launch a regulated...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 23, 2022. Posted in Policy.

New Data Creates Cannabis Controversy In New Zealand

A little over a week ago we published an article describing how New Zealand’s Justice Minister threw cold water on calls for the...

court decision hearing gavel court decision hearing gavel court decision hearing gavel

Written by Hazel Norman on October 23, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Support For Cannabis Pardons Increases In Canada

Canada was the first G-7 nation to pass a nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization measure, which occurred just over four years ago....

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Prime Minister Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Predicts Busy Year For Domestic Cannabis Industry

The Caribbean region has long been home to a vibrant cannabis community. Jamaica is likely the first Caribbean nation that comes to mind...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

New Zealand Justice Minister Throws Cold Water On Cannabis Reform Hopes

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to issue pardons to people convicted of a federal cannabis possession...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Federal Court Of Justice Upholds CBD Flower Convictions

Germany’s Federal Court of Justice issued a decision this week that could have potentially huge ramifications for the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Argentina Issues First-Ever Domestic Cannabis Production License

The battle to legalize medical cannabis in Argentina has been waged for several years now. Argentina initially passed a medical cannabis...

colombia flag colombia flag colombia flag

Written by Hazel Norman on October 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

President Of Colombia Applauds U.S. Cannabis Pardon Announcement

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to pardon people convicted of federal cannabis possession charges. It is...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

London Mayor Still To Pursue Cannabis Reform Despite Political Pushback

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies in...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Science.

CBD Extracts Reduce Agitation In Dementia Patients According To Israeli Study

According to the World Health Organization as many as 55 million people worldwide live with some level of dementia. That number is...

Guadalajara Mexico Jalisco Architecture City

Written by Hazel Norman on October 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Former President Of Mexico Says Legalization Will ‘Pull The Rug Out From Under The Cartels’

In late 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that collectively overturned the country’s prohibition on...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Australia is home to an emerging cannabis industry, although cannabis laws vary from state to state throughout the country. The most...

london taxi england united kingdom britain

Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Says London Cannot Decriminalize Cannabis

Back in mid-May the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis policies. The ‘London...