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Malta and Luxembourg announce plans for limited cultivation and use of cannabis

25.11.2021

On 4 October 2021 the equalities minister in Malta presented a bill to change laws on cannabis.

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France: Parliamentary Committee reports on cannabis regulation

21.07.2021

In May 2021, a multidisciplinary committee established by the French Parliament published three reports on cannabis regu

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Legalisation of cannabis in 3 US states: New York, Virginia, New Mexico

04.05.2021

In the last few weeks, three US states have legalised cannabis for recreational purposes, all via the legislature and not via public ballots.

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is not considered a ‘narcotic drug’ under European law

16.12.2020

In November 2020, the European Court of Justice published a judgement stating that cannabidiol extracted from the cannabis plant should not be considered a drug under the 1961 United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.

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Recreational cannabis supply approved by voters in four US states but rejected in New Zealand

07.12.2020

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New Zealand: referendum on cannabis legalisation to take place in September 2020

28.05.2020

Following an agreement made in 2017 between the ruling coalition parties in New Zealand, it has been announced that a referendum on legalising the recreational use of cannabis will be held together with the next general election, on 19 September 2020.

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Canada – edible cannabis products may now be sold in Canada

20.01.2020

From 16 December 2019, edible cannabis products are permitted to be sold in Canada. These must comply with new regulations for edible, inhalable and topical products, designed to reduce the risk of accidental consumption or overconsumption.

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Australian Capital Territory legalises personal cannabis growing and consumption

30.10.2019

On 25 September 2019, the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) approved a law permitting personal cultivation, possession and use of cannabis for recreational purposes. The background note to the act describes t

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Italy and Sweden: court decisions on low-THC cannabis products

17.07.2019

Italy’s highest court says low-THC cannabis cannot be sold

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WHO recommends rescheduling of cannabis

25.03.2019

This news item was published in the EMCDDA’s Cannabis drug policy news on 25.03.2019

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Cannabis control and the right to privacy

03.01.2019

In 2018 the highest courts in countries across three continents have asserted that state intervention in the private life of their citizens who wish to (grow and) use cannabis is not always justified.

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Colorado publishes latest statistics on impact of cannabis legalisation

19.12.2018

This news item was published in the EMCDDA’s Cannabis drug policy news on 17.12.2018

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EU drugs agency publishes its first report on the medical use of cannabis

04.12.2018

What is the evidence base for the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids? What is the difference between cannabis preparations and medicinal products and why is this important? How is this issue regulated in the EU?

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Canada’s cannabis legalisation enters into force

16.11.2018

This news item was published in the EMCDDA’s Cannabis drug policy news on 16.11.2018

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Low-THC cannabis products being sold in the EU – key legal issues

09.10.2018

This news item was published in the EMCDDA’s Cannabis drug policy news on 09.10.2018

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Uruguay reports on regulated cannabis growing and sales

04.07.2018

In Uruguay, the Institute for Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA) released a report on the national regulated market, based on data up to 5 June 2018.

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Cannabis and driving: new briefing presents questions and answers for policymaking

23.05.2018

What is the impact of cannabis use on driving? Do edible and smoked cannabis products affect drivers in the same way? These are among the questions addressed in a new policy briefing on cannabis and driving, published today.

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Dutch ministers outline 4-year trial to supply cannabis to coffeeshops

27.03.2018

Today cannabis is sold openly in 573 ‘coffeeshops’ operating in 103 of the 380 municipalities in the Netherlands.

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Vermont state to legalise recreational cannabis

22.01.2018

On 22 January 2018, Vermont became the ninth US state to legalise possession of cannabis for recreational purposes, when Governor Phil Scott (Republican) signed House Bill 511 (

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Maine governor vetoes retail law, citing Federal policy

21.11.2017

In November 2016, the US state of Maine voted to legalise the cultivation, production, sale, taxation and use of cannabis. Personal use is now permitted, but a bill to implement the regulations for trade was vetoed on 3 November 2017 by the State Governor, Paul LePage.
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