Policy & Regulation
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Policy & Regulation · page 19
- Opinion
Could Cannabis Capital Markets Thrive Next Year?
The marijuana capital markets have experienced a whirlwind over the past few years – and this year’s elections around the nation show little sign of affecting the capital markets no matter who comes out on top.
- Policy & Regulation
Ireland’s Cannabis Reform Gains Momentum: Oireachtas Committee Pushes Decriminalisation of Cannabis in Ireland
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use has published its interim report into the recommendations of Ireland’s landmark Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, coming out strongly in favour of decriminalisation.
- Medical
German Doctors Can Now Prescribe Reimbursed Medical Cannabis Without Prior Approval, But Cannabis Sentiment Wanes
From October 17, the majority of doctors in Germany will be able to prescribe medical cannabis for reimbursement without securing prior approval of the health insurance companies.
- Hemp Industry
Bedrocan Returns To Canada, Cantourage Sales To Hit €40m, EU Court Overturns Indoor Hemp Ban, Malta To Ease Cannabis Rec Restrictions
LONG-ESTABLISHED European cannabis company Bedrocan has re-entered the Canadian medical cannabis market following the purchase of a facility in Toronto.
- Adult-Use
Washington Cannabis Businesses Launch Lawsuit Targeting Illicit Sellers as Lacklustre Enforcement Continues
Washington, D.C.’s illicit cannabis operators are being targeted in a new legal challenge brought by a collective of legitimate businesses frustrated at the state’s lack of enforcement.
- Hemp Industry
New Hemp Bill Could Solve Intoxicating Cannabinoid Issues Plaguing US Industry
A new bill introduced this week that could have a significant impact on the ongoing battle to curb the spread of intoxicating hemp-derived products in the US.
- Adult-Use
Thailand Publishes New Draft Bill To Regulate Cannabis Instead of Ban it Outright
In recent months, Thailand has become a biword for the negative impact of cannabis liberalisation policy without adequate planning and forethought.
- Adult-Use
Where Are Germany’s Planned Cannabis Model Projects?
Germany’s long-anticipated ‘Pillar 2’ is in danger of being abandoned by the government amid ongoing political roadblocks both domestically and from the EU.
- Adult-Use
Missouri Operators Comply With New Packaging Rules Amid Cannabis Recalls
Missouri cannabis brands, manufacturers and retailers are adjusting to plain packaging rules enacted this month, adding to concerns about potential inventory shortages fueled by a statewide product recall.
- Policy & Regulation
New Study Backs Full Cannabis Legalisation in Czech Republic, Projecting CZK 5.5bn in Social Benefits Annually
As the Czech Republic’s efforts to launch a fully regulated adult-use cannabis market continue to hang in the balance, numerous efforts to convince government ministers and the general public that it would be beneficial for the country have now been launched.
- Medical
Democratic Candidate Unveils Plan For Cannabis Legalization in Indiana
Indiana could become the next US state to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis if Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick is voted in as governor.
- Hemp Industry
California Governor Pushes Through ‘Emergency’ Legislation Banning Any Trace of THC in Hemp Products as Industry Prepares to Take Legal Action
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed emergency regulations that would ban any level of THC in hemp products sold in the state, which would decimate the industry.
