Malta Becomes First European Country to Legalize Cannabis
Malta’s parliament on Dec. 14 voted 36-to-27 to approve a measure legalizing possession, cultivation and regulated sale of cannabis. Malta has been a European Union in 2004, which puts this deeply conservative archipelago ahead of continental leaders like the Netherlands as the first in the EU to legalize. The lawContinue Reading
Cypress Hill’s new album breaks down the highs and lows of the legal weed game
A deep dive into the group’s unmatched contributions to mainstream cannabis culture. The post Cypress Hill’s new album breaks down the highs and lows of the legal weed game appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Cypress Hill’s new album breaks down the highs and lows of the legalContinue Reading
Dr. Sanjay Gupta adds to chorus of cannabis research on autism in 2021
More science supports cannabinoid therapies for autism symptoms. The post Dr. Sanjay Gupta adds to chorus of cannabis research on autism in 2021 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Dr. Sanjay Gupta adds to chorus of cannabis research on autism in 2021Continue Reading
Ohio Marijuana Activists Submit Signatures To Force Legislature To Consider Legalization
Ohio marijuana activists on Monday submitted to the state what they say are enough signatures for an initiative to force lawmakers to take up the issue of legalization. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (CTRMLA) said it turned in petitions with 206,943 signatures to the secretary of state’s office—moreContinue Reading
Senator Calls For Federal Marijuana Standard To Measure Impaired Driving
The current patchwork of marijuana driving policies in states across the U.S. isn’t workable, a senator said at a recent hearing, urging the establishment of a federal cannabis impairment standard. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) spoke about the issue last week during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation hearingContinue Reading
Last minute weed gifts perfect for any holiday
Give the gift of legal weed for the holidays! These festive items will even arrive in time for the celebrations. The post Last minute weed gifts perfect for any holiday appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Last minute weed gifts perfect for any holidayContinue Reading
AOC Calls On Biden To Use Executive Authority On Marijuana Policy As President’s Agenda Stalls In Congress
It’s been nearly a year since President Joe Biden took office, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) says it’s past time for executive action on marijuana reform and other issues. As congressional Democrats fret over the likely defeat of a large-scale social spending bill after a moderate Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)Continue Reading
New York Senator Files Bill To Extend Marijuana Equity Benefits To Gay, Lesbian And Bisexual People
A New York senator filed a bill to make it so that gay, lesbian and bisexual people can qualify as social equity applicants under the state’s marijuana law. Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D) introduced the legislation last week, shortly after filing a separate bill to include transgender and non-binary people inContinue Reading
Next steps for cannabis banking (Newsletter: December 20, 2021)
Malta legal marijuana signed into law; CO psychedelics decrim ballot measures; Congressional psilocybin push; Study: CBD doesn’t impair driving Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wp =Continue Reading
Malta Officially Legalizes Marijuana With President’s Signature, Becoming First In Europe To End Cannabis Prohibition
Just days after Malta’s Parliament approved a bill to legalize marijuana, President George Vella signed the legislation into law on Saturday. This makes Malta the first European country to enact the reform. Under the legislation sponsored by MP Owen Bonnici, adults 18 and older will be allowed to possess upContinue Reading