Legalization

A draft initiative will likely be voted on in the current legislative period

His proposed changes eliminate personal cultivation, and are likely to become law

A state program was approved by voters on an Election Day ballot in 2020

Despite South Dakotans voting for cannabis reform in 2020, their governor and lawmakers have challenged the resulting laws

The company says the bill speaks to the bipartisan consensus to end cannabis prohibition

Advocates and citizens have little hope for drug policy reform from the Biden administration this year

But the country's piecemeal approach to reforming drug laws are causing confusion

The lower house of parliament didn't adopt the bill, which was expected

The Constitutional Court still needs to issue an opinion and set a date for the vote, which advocates hope could come as early as spring

It's unclear what will happen with the proposed regulatory framework

Decriminalization was linked to a roughly 17% drop in racial disparity between Black and white adults being arrested

While a proposal has been listed for discussion in the Senate, the bill won't be voted on in the current legislative session as previously promised

A final signature is expected soon from the country's prime minister, who has voiced support for responsible use legislation

Officials hope the changes will provide a boost to local economies

After being cleared by the constitutional court, it will now go back to the legislative assembly before reaching the president for final approval

Bill sponsor Rep. Ed Perlmutter says he will 'pursue every possible avenue' to get it signed into law

Lawmakers are meeting with activists to ensure human rights provisions are included in the legislation

A developed industry could be worth £1.2 billion and create about 41,000 jobs

Gov. Kristi Noem welcomed the decision, while advocates say they'll keep fighting for legalization

The traffic light coalition confirms it will set up a regulated cannabis market

Next steps before the bill can become law are expected to happen quickly

The cannabis law would be evaluated after four years to determine the social impact

Legalization means additional tax revenue on legal weed, social security contributions as well as savings in law enforcement

The States Reform Act ties in elements from Democrat and Republican fillings on cannabis reform

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

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

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

Officials say a regulated market will better protect consumers and youth

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

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

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

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

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

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