Policy & Regulation
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- Policy & Regulation
Morocco Pardons Cannabis Farmers, Looks To Grow Developing Legal Market
Morocco has issued royal pardons to nearly 5000 cannabis farmers, but the Kingdom still faces challenges in its quest to build its industry, including meeting European requirements for export, its own illicit market and price competition from other African countries.
- Adult-Use
Trump Publicly Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida
Donald Trump has extended his public support for cannabis reform, this time taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, to endorse the upcoming legalization vote in Florida.
- Hemp Industry
New York Hemp Retailers Allege ‘Unjust Treatment’ in Fresh Lawsuit as State Crackdown Hammers Illicit Market
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has had yet another lawsuit filed against them as the city’s attempted crackdown on illicit cannabis stores continues to receive pushback.
- Policy & Regulation
Czech Cannabis Bill Stalled as Political Battle Heats Up, But Hope Remains for Full Legalisation
The Czech Republic’s cannabis legalisation project remains stuck in political and legislative limbo, as the rumour mill surrounding its future moves into overdrive.
- Data & Analysis
Cannabis Reform Gains Ground in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Ahead of 2024 Election
New polling suggests that there is widespread support for cannabis reform among voters in the key swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
- Adult-Use
As Crime Surges, D.C. Legal Cannabis Operators Struggle Against Unchecked Illegal Market
Washington, D.C.’s failure to tackle the flourishing illicit cannabis market is killing the state’s legitimate operators, who are increasingly struggling with rising crime rates and threats from criminal operators.
- Adult-Use
Dutch Adult-Use Trial Postponed Again Amid Supply Shortfalls, but It Will Ultimately ‘Benefit Consumer and Producers’
The Netherlands has delayed the official start of its ‘controlled cannabis supply chain experiment’ amid ongoing teething problems in establishing domestic supply.
- Medical
Landmark Philippine Medical Cannabis Legalisation Bill Could Position Country as Frontrunner in the Region
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bill that would legalise medical cannabis, marking a significant step forward for cannabis liberalisation in Southeast Asia.
- Data & Analysis
Over 90% of Cannabis Rescheduling Comments Are in Favour of the Move, With the Majority Calling for Further Reform
Analysis of the 42,000 public comments submitted to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding cannabis rescheduling shows ‘overwhelming support’ for reform.
- Adult-Use
Czech Republic Will Pursue Full Adult-Use Commercial Cannabis Market, Leaked Documents Suggest
The Czech government looks to be pursuing a full commercial adult-use cannabis market as part of its ‘Cannabis Management Act’, according to leaked documents seen by Business of Cannabis.
- Hemp Industry
‘Hemp Killing’ US Farm Bill Approved by Congressional Committee, Putting Entire Industry at Risk
The US Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Agriculture-FDA spending bill unanimously this week, placing the future of the country’s hemp industry in serious danger.
- Adult-Use
Jindřich Vobořil, Architect of Pioneering Czech Cannabis Legislation, Steps Down as Drug Coordinator
Earlier this week, the Czech Government announced that the driving force behind its pioneering cannabis legalisation project, Jindřich Vobořil, will be stepping down in August.
