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Barbados Medical Cannabis Industry Launches, Aims to Boost Small Farmers
Barbados will also implement a system to track and trace cannabis from seed to sale, the Caribbean island nation’s cannabis regulator said last week.
Mexico Publishes Long-Awaited Medical Cannabis Regulations
Medical cannabis has been legal since 2017, albeit in vague and limited terms. A regulatory framework took more than three years to follow.
Cannabis Wire’s Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2020
From lobbying and the nuance of smokable hemp policies, to appellations and cannabis consumer data, here are Cannabis Wire's most-read stories of 2020.
Mexico: Supreme Court Extends Deadline For Lawmakers to Legalize Cannabis
Lawmakers now have until April 2021 to pass a bill to legalize cannabis for adult use.
Trinidad and Tobago: Locals Fight for Foothold as Cannabis Industry Bill Goes To Key Committee
The committee must deliver its report on the bill by December 31.
In Historic Vote, United Nations Acknowledges Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs vote, in response to World Health Organization recommendations, is the first-ever loosening of global restrictions on cannabis.
British Virgin Islands: Medical Cannabis Momentum Stalls
Without the signature of Governor Augustus Jaspert, medical cannabis legislation can’t be formally adopted.
Mexico: Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Cannabis
After a historic session, the bill heads to the Chamber of Deputies. And while the president’s position is unclear, the Supreme Court has required legalization by December 15.
European Union: Top Court Rules Against Bans On “Lawfully Produced” CBD
That is, “unless that legislation is appropriate for securing the attainment of the objective of protecting public health.”
In Mexico, Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Cannabis
Three Senate commissions approved a draft legalization bill, and a formal vote is expected on Wednesday to send the bill to the Senate floor. Lawmakers have until December 15 to meet the Supreme Court deadline to legalize.
Argentina’s President Expands Medical Cannabis, Allows Home Grow
President Alberto Fernández issued a decree that also allows for access to medical cannabis products, if patients have a doctor’s prescription.
Colombia: Lawmakers Reject Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
Supporters of the bill argued that cannabis regulation is an alternative to the failed war on drugs, while opponents focused on the potential negative health effects.
New Zealand Voters Reject Cannabis Legalization, Preliminary Results Show
While the final count won’t be released until November 6, early results released on October 30 show that only 46 percent of voters support the referendum.
Dominica’s Parliament Passes Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
This week, the government approved a bill to remove penalties for possession of up to 28 grams of cannabis, while looking to create revenue from cannabis.
View From Inside: The Future of Global Cannabis Control
Pavel Pachta, the former Deputy Secretary of the International Narcotics Control Board, focused his Cannabis Law Institute keynote on the United Nations vote on cannabis this December.
New Zealanders Cast Their Votes On Cannabis Legalization
The referendum took place on October 17, but the final results won’t be announced until November 6.
