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Legalization
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Italian Advocates Collect 500,000 Signatures for Decriminalization of Cannabis and Psychoactive Substances
An Italian advocacy group announced Sunday that it has collected enough signatures for a proposed ballot measure to decriminalize cannabis cultivation and consumption in order for it to qualify for the Spring 2022 ballot.
Cannabis-Related Arrests in Virginia Decrease By 90 Percent After Legalization
Virginia arrests are dramatically down after the laws in the area changed to allow home growing and possession.
Panama Is One Step from Legalizing Cannabis: The Drug War is Dead
The Panama national assembly unanimously voted in late August to pass a bill making medical cannabis legal.
Ohio Cannabis Activists Get Nod to Collect Petition Signatures
Ohio residents are hoping to gather enough petition signatures to legalize cannabis in the state.
Swiss Doctors to Prescribe Cannabis Without “Exceptional Authorization”
The Swiss government has proposed lifting the special requirement for medical cannabis prescription on the eve of a recreational trial.
Officials in Nigeria Discuss Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
Lawmakers in Nigeria continue to enforce their disapproval of cannabis legalization as part of their War Against Drug Abuse effort.
Virginia Attorney General to Hire State’s First Cannabis Attorney
The job requires someone who can serve as general counsel to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.
Colorado Releases Report on Impact of Cannabis Legalization
Colorado's new report includes data that legalization had little effect on youth cannabis usage and that Black people still being disproportionately targeted for cannabis offenses.
Maryland Lawmakers Plan Cannabis Legalization Measure for 2022 Election
Maryland legislature announced it will place a cannabis measure on the 2022 ballot and will establish a work group to begin studying potential issues of legalization.
First Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced in Ohio
Two Democratic lawmakers in Ohio introduced a historic bill to legalize cannabis in the state.
