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But it's unclear how the bill will do in the upper house, and the Bolsonaro administration opposes cannabis use

But while people are still subject to arrest, activists are pushing for city bylaws for sensible use in the meantime

While pleased with a growing acceptance of cannabis, Anutin Charnvirakul is promising greater access

Support for legalization remains high, a new poll shows, with more than two-thirds of Americans in favour

The state's cannabis law allows for sales to start in 2022, but weed stores won't be selling until mid-2023

The state's cannabis control board announced legislative changes to increase patient access at a meeting Oct. 5

The proposed regulations are based on 'flawed' calculations, and would cause months-long shutdowns to change infrastructure, growers say

Conservative MP and drug policy reform chair Crispin Blunt suggests reclassifying the substance to a less severe category of the country's drug law

The proposals come as the government works to keep its 2018 election promises on cannabis

The changes would also allow minors to be hired to bait retailers into selling to underaged customers

Officials say a regulated market will better protect consumers and youth

Supporters of the bill hope it isn't vetoed by the president

Upwards of 21,000 pot plants and more than 181 kilograms of processed weed were confiscated, police say

In a report by several industry groups, its authors continue to argue for less restriction to battle the still-thriving illicit market

After a spike in demand for research, the DEA is proposing increased quotas for controlled substances including MDMA, LSD, psilocybin and cannabis

All the bills seek to regulate a cannabis market, as well as define rules for cannabis social clubs and cultivation

The province is highlighting its effort to support the sector as the recreational market reaches its third anniversary

Just as Mexico's highest court enacts a ruling that prohibition is unconstitutional, a minister is proposing criminal penalties to deter use

The West Coast municipalities say they don't have the tools to enforce federal rules at the local level

As coalition talks continue in Germany, there's hope the new government will legalize recreational weed

Effective immediately, patients can buy flower, double their held supply and be approved by any practitioner licensed to prescribe medication

The legislation for federal cannabis legalization is set for a full House vote

Heavyweight Chris Barnett was handed a 4.5-month suspension for a positive cannabis test in May

Pathway Health is helping pharmacies prepare in anticipation of changes to Canada's pot laws

Previous attempts to pass legislation critical for state-legal cannabis operators has been thwarted largely by Republican lawmakers

In Calgary, smoking weed in public could result in a $100 fine under city bylaws

Personal cultivation in the Garden State remains a felony despite a handful of bills trying to change that

An initiative to amend drug laws has received more than 500K signatures

'This is the first step of many as we seek to create a medicinal and recreational cannabis industry and decriminalize the use of cannabis,' says PM Philip J. Pierre

While WADA has committed to do a review, weed will still be prohibited in 2022

Governor Newsom vetoed similar legislation two years ago, citing conflicts between state and federal law

The party voted in favour of allowing the use, sale, possession and cultivation of cannabis

Despite some risk to leaving legacy, Fritz’s Cannabis Company has been selling out its products

Only nurseries, small producers and processors with production licences will be able to access the program

The newly formed Department of Cannabis Control is consolidating the state's cannabis rules after three separate departments combined in July

The House Justice Committee approved a basic text allowing up to 4 plants

URC Grow's first two students have started the 18-month program

While many are excited for the country's dagga market to get off the ground, others worry that thousands of legacy operators will be left behind

Researchers identify 3 animals of concern because their habitats overlap with illicit sites that use toxic pesticides

Change won't happen this season, but the JND is looking into tourist access to weed