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Federal Legalization of Weed: 2021 Update

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Federal legalization of weed has never been closer. Cannabis prohibition has been the norm for decades, but more than half of U.S. states have passed medical marijuana laws and several have passed adult-use cannabis laws.Cannabis laws are changing fast. Our federal cannabis legalization guide gives you a snapshot into the current state of the U.S. cannabis market and gives you an insight into what the future holds for the industry.

Is Cannabis Federally Legal?

Currently, cannabis is not legal on a federal level. In fact, cannabis is listed as a Schedule I substance in the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Schedule I drugs are classified as drugs without any medicinal value and with a high risk for abuse. Schedule I drugs include:Heroin LSD Cannabis ...

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It’s Official! Connecticut Has Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis

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It's official! Connecticut has legalized adult-use cannabis.Governor Ned Lamont signed S.B. 1201, making the Constitution State the 19th state to legalize cannabis and 6th state to do so since the November 2020 election.Here's what you need to know about the latest cannabis legalization bill in the country.

Is Adult-Use Cannabis Legal Right Now?

Connecticut has legalized adult-use cannabis but that does not mean it is legal immediately. S.B. 1201 will take effect starting on July 1, 2021.Legal sales are expected to start in May 2022.

What Is Legal On July 1st?

Possession of Cannabis Starting on July 1, 2021, possession of up to 1.5 oz of cannabis will be legal for adults. The possession limit for concentrates will be 7.5 g or up to 750 mg of ...

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Is Marijuana in Pennsylvania Legal?

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Is marijuana in Pennsylvania legal? Hold your horses — not just yet. As states continue to add to the list of legislation, it’s crucial to decipher the laws adequately or you can be faced with legal implications. Recreational marijuana usage is still currently illegal in Pennsylvania, but medical cannabis is legal. 

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act 

In 2016 The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act was passed. Allowing certified practitioners to prescribe medical marijuana now to help mitigate those suffering from serious illnesses.State legislators have also been trying to pass a bill that would make recreational use legal in Pennsylvania. The previously proposed legislation would not only legalize recreational use but also expunge the records of non-violent ...

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Luxembourg and Switzerland Plan to Legalize Cannabis

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In good news on the European front, Luxembourg and Switzerland plan to legalize cannabis sooner rather than later. Luxembourg plans to develop regulations for its proposed recreational cannabis market. Switzerland is launching a cannabis pilot program to test cannabis effects on its residents over the next five years.

Luxembourg May Be First European Country to Legalize Cannabis

Luxembourg lawmakers recently announced that they are still considering a plan to legalize recreational cannabis. In 2018, the government announced plans to move forward with cannabis reform, but its plans were stalled a year later due to the coronavirus pandemic.Initially, the government was expected to launch the legal cannabis market by the end of 2021. Due to the pandemic, the efforts ...

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How to Grow Marijuana Legally in the United States

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Do you want to learn how to grow marijuana legally in the United States? Whether you want to grow at home for personal use or at a licensed cultivation facility, you must know your state and local cannabis cultivation laws.In the United States, cannabis cultivation laws vary by state, county, and city. Our cannabis cultivation guide gives you an overview of the different state laws and requirements needed to grow cannabis for commercial or personal use.

How to Grow Marijuana Legally - Commercial Cultivation

If you're a budding entrepreneur hoping to start a commercial cultivation business, you must consider the state and local requirements. Growing marijuana legally requires a license that varies in price and must be renewed annually.In some states such as ...

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Is Delta-8 THC Legal and Is It Being Banned?

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Is Delta-8 THC legal and are states banning it? Move over CBD and THC. Delta-8 THC is a rising star in the cannabis industry. This mildly intoxicating cannabinoid’s popularity is skyrocketing.While this hot cannabinoid is all the rage, its dubious legal status has prompted many lawmakers to restrict its sale. For unaware consumers, delta-8’s psychoactivity could catch them off guard. Here is what you need to know about the delta-8 controversy.

What Is Delta-8 THC?

You've heard of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). That's the cannabinoid that produces cannabis’ signature “high” known for its intoxicating and euphoric effects. Cannabis is made up of more than 100 different cannabinoids.Delta-8 THC is the latest cannabinoid to get the spotlight.As an analog of THC, ...

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Can You Mail Weed Legally in The United States?

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Have you ever had someone ask you to ship them some cannabis? Perhaps a little something to help Aunty Dot’s arthritis? We know the feeling of going to the Post Office – anxious as hell – to ship an ‘innocent’ brownie to your old mate in Wyoming (where cannabis isn’t legal yet). We wish to tell you it was cool, but it’s not.The simple answer to the title question would be an unfortunate ‘no’. Even though cannabis has been legalized in most U.S states, ironically to some, marijuana is still very much illegal at the federal level.And, since the United States Postal Service is a federal entity, cannabis is forbidden via U.S mailing routes.With that said, there’s more to the rule than meets the general eye. In this article attempts to answer the question of ‘can you mail weed ...

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New Mexico to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

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The news is in, New Mexico to legalize recreational cannabis. Under the new law, adults 21 and older will legally be able to use and grow weed for personal use. The state's adult-use market is expected to launch on April 1, 2022.Since November 2020, a total of 7 states have passed marijuana reform to end its prohibition.

New Mexico to Legalize Recreational Cannabis but What Is Legal?

Under the new law (HB 2) and starting on June 29, 2021, the following is legal for adults over the age of 21:Possession and purchasing limit: Adults may possess, purchase, and gift other adults the following:Up to 2 ounces of cannabis Up to 16 grams of cannabis concentrates Up to 800 grams of edible cannabisHome possession limit: Adults may possess more than the ...

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Virginia Becomes 16th State to Legalize Cannabis

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It's official. The state of Virginia has become the 16th state to legalize cannabis. Originally, lawmakers planned to allow adults 21 years of age and over to possess and grow weed starting January 1, 2024. However, Democratic Governor Ralph Northam proposed moving up the legalization timeline to allow adults to possess and grow cannabis starting on July 1, 2021.

What Is and Is Not Legal?

This new bill makes Virginia the first state in the South to legalize the simple possession of cannabis. The state’s House of Delegates and Senate approved the governor’s proposal with a razor-thin margin.Starting on July 1, 2021, the following will be legal for adults aged 21 and older:Possession Limit: Up to 1 ounce of cannabisHome cultivation: Up to 4 plantsGifting: ...

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Finally, Cannabis Is Legal in the State of New York

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Finally, cannabis is legal in the state of New York.It has been a long time coming after many years of failed weed proposals to legalize cannabis in the state. On the last day of March 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill making New York the 15th state in the country to legalize adult-use cannabis.Just hours after the state’s Senate and Assembly passed the legislation the night before, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) decriminalizes cannabis and allows for the regulation of its sale, production, and use.

Cannabis is Legal in the State of New York But What Is Legal?

In the state of New York, medical and adult-use cannabis will be regulated by the newly-established Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).The industry is expected to bring in ...

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Mayor Wants to Ban Tourists From Amsterdam Coffee Shops

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Are you an international tourist planning to visit Amsterdam and getting excited about visiting an Amsterdam Coffee shops? If yes, then you may continue daydreaming, and here is the reason:Earlier this year, Femke Halsema, the mayor of the Netherlands' largest city, introduced acts to ban Dutch non-residents from consuming weed in the most famous coffee shops in Amsterdam.These Amsterdam coffee shop rules fall under the wide-ranging measures to help the Netherlands combat illicit drug trade and organized crime.As per the proposed Amsterdam coffee shops rules for tourists, only the Dutch residents can enjoy the marijuana-focused services offered by Amsterdam coffeeshops.Once implemented, prosecutors, Halsema, and police expect the policy to make the tourism industry more ...

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New Jersey Legalizes Cannabis – Bill Passes

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New Jersey police will now break off arresting individuals who are 21 years old and above for possessing marijuana, four months after the state voted to legalize cannabis.On February 22, 2021, New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana and became the latest US state to take this step. Marijuana became legal after Governor Phil Murphy inscribed bills that allow adult-use marijuana in the state.This inscription comes more than four months after the US's election day when the New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to allow recreational weed legalization.Like other US states, the New Jersey officials consider this legal step a criminal justice reform.

New Jersey Legalizes Recreational Weed

Finally, the Garden State has legalized recreational weed.New ...

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Virginia Governor Looking to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

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Good news for Virginia: The governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam along with some top lawmakers recently revealed a bill that would legalize marijuana in the state. So far, all signs indicate that legislators plan to move rapidly to advance it – and if successful, it will make Virginia the first Southern state to do so.With the Virginia Governor looking to legalize recreational cannabis, the new proposal allows adults 21 and older to purchase and possess up to one ounce (27grams) of cannabis. In addition, adults are allowed to grow up to four plants for personal use, two of which can be in the flowering phase.The legislature decriminalized minor marijuana possession last year, and since then, advocates have kept their eyes set on more comprehensive reform. The time has seemingly come ...

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What Mexico Legalizing Cannabis Means For The US

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Mexico will soon join Canada and Uruguay and become the third country to legalize cannabis fully. If it takes this step, the country's size will make Mexico the largest marijuana market in the entire world.This Latin American country made a significant step on January 12, 2021, when its health ministry published rules regulating medical marijuana use.Mexico's President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, signed off this new regulation that allows pharmaceutical companies to start conducting medical research on marijuana products.But, what does Mexico legalizing cannabis mean for the US? Worry no more! Keep reading this enlightening post to get all the answers to your questions.

Activities Authorized Under Mexico's Medical Marijuana Rules

Mexico created the medical ...

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Florida Lawmakers Pushing for Changes to Marijuana Laws

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It’s official that gutsy lawmakers in the Sunny State of Florida are trying to make the future brighter for those who like to light up and smoke cannabis for whatsoever purpose. With many Florida lawmakers pushing for changes to marijuana laws, we are hoping to see recreational marijuana sooner than later.Orlando lawmaker Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith recently filed a bill in the state Legislature to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. His bill was joined with Sen. Jeff Brandes’ bill to introduce two respective laws.This article looks at Florida marijuana laws and how far they have come towards legalization. In order to understand current contentions of lawmakers, we thought it would suffice to initially look into the past of cannabis laws in Florida – also as related to the ...

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