NL: Slow progress for cannabis experiment
The Netherlands has with its tolerant politics around cannabis long played a historic role in the cannabis world as some sort of pioneers. Now the government wants to clear the so called back door problem.
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New Zealand could be first state to legalize after referendum
Nya Zealand could become the first state ever to legalize cannabis as a result of a referendum. That is the content of the agreement between the three political parties who are currently in government position.
Ontario pharmacists have to know about cannabis
In the wake of cannabis legalization pharmacists in the province of Ontario now have to undergo a mandatory cannabis course in order to keep practising.
Swedish drug policy unscientific
@21Mcdan has translated to English this very revealing part of an interview from the Swedish SVT program Ekdal & Ekdal. The discussion is revolving around the fact that Sweden hasn’t reviewed their harsh drug policies for 30 years. Also that there are no proven positive effects from criminalizing personal use of drugs, which is part …
Israel Decriminalizes Adult Use Cannabis
On April 1 Israel decriminalized adult use of cannabis. Now it’s no longer against the law to grow at home. If people without valid medical documentation are carrying cannabis and get caught, they will have to pay fines.
California: Red tape causes crises for growers
It takes too long to fix the necessary licenses needed to grow legal weed in California. There is a lack of cannabis pending.
Will EU allow higher percentage of THC in hemp?
The hemp industry wants to boost the allowed level of THC. That would make it possible for quite a few strains of hemp to qualify and thus give greater variety. Change could happen in 2021, if everything goes well.
Michigan state commission: No THC-testing of drivers recommended.
Is THC-tests a reliable indicator that you are not able to drive? Not according to a Michigan state commission. They instead recommend the traditional sobriety tests by the road side to decide the condition of the driver.
Interactive drug map shows global national drug strategies.
You can now access a new tool to get a grip of the global situation. Which national drug policies / strategies on illegal drugs is the country in question using? Data from all around the world are available in an interactive beta version of Drug Policy Metrics Map.
Native Americans don’t get to sell cannabis outside the reservations
The native American tribes were not included in Proposition 64, which apperantly disturb them. As of now- they have to sell cannabis inside their reservations.
