Author: Johnny Green
The emerging legal cannabis industry in Europe is at a critical juncture. After Malta became the first country to pass a national, no THC-limit adult-use legalization measure late last year several...
Taxes And Provincial Mark-Ups Are Hindering Ontario’s Cannabis Industry
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Business, Policy.
The main motivation behind legalizing cannabis for adult and/or medical use should always be based on it simply being the right thing to do. No one should ever be penalized for using/possessing a plant...
Thailand To Release All Cannabis Prisoners
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In just a matter of days, Thailand will implement a very unique and bold approach to cannabis policy. On June 9th a new law goes into effect that will, among other things, legalize home cultivation...
Why Uruguay’s President Is Wrong About Cannabis
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Policy.
Late last week the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacaille Pou, reportedly stated that it was a mistake for Uruguay to have passed an adult-use legalization measure back in 2013, and subsequently, launched...
Heidi Klum Reportedly Lobbying For Cannabis Legalization In Germany
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Archives, Entertainment, Policy, Trending News.
Pushing for cannabis legalization can come in many forms. Cannabis activists around the globe, out of necessity, have pursued every strategy imaginable in their efforts to try to reform cannabis laws...
Cannabis Legalization Plans Emerging in Luxembourg
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Archives, Policy.
Luxembourg will unveil the final legislation soon, but the details are now emerging It has been in the works for the last four years ever since the new government promised that it would progress with...
Will Suing Governments For Cannabis Legalization Work In Europe?
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Large, multi-state operators in the US are teaming up to sue the federal government over reform. Will the same strategy work in Europe? Several large U.S. companies are teaming up to sue the U.S. federal...
Japan Considers Very Limited Medical Cannabis Reform
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Japan’s Health Ministry is considering reforming the nation’s cannabis laws to provide for the legal use of medical cannabis. A panel comprised of Japan Health Ministry experts met last...
The Cannabis Industry Moves Forward In Argentina
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Back in 2017, lawmakers in Argentina passed a medical cannabis legalization measure. Unfortunately, that legislation proved to be more symbolic than anything, at least in the three years following the...