
Italy Decriminalizes Cannabis, but Ramps Up Punishment for Distribution
Italy is working to pass a new reform bill that decriminalizes the cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use, but cracks down harder on individuals

Italy is working to pass a new reform bill that decriminalizes the cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use, but cracks down harder on individuals

Cannabis continues to prove itself as a realistic alternative to alcohol with the introduction of consumption lounges. If Respect My Region has learned anything from

A few months after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (that took place in 2021), WADA is reviewing its ban of cannabis at the Olympics. The World

Since California first legalized medical marijuana in 1996, other states began to follow suit, and the cannabis industry has been booming ever since. Today, the

Since California first legalized medical marijuana in 1996, other states began to follow suit, and the cannabis industry has been booming ever since. Today, the

In Virginia, medical cannabis patients can now legally purchase and consume cannabis flower. Before the reforms, the state only allowed patients to access products made

Last week, Italy decided to approve a reform that will decriminalize any home cultivation of cannabis for personal, adult recreational use. The European country’s Lower

Green Thumb Industries began breaking ground for a new cannabis cultivation facility at the former Mid-Orange Correctional Facility site in Warwick, New York. New Cannabis

Compared to the sudden legalization of cannabis in New York, getting the actual market rolling couldn’t seem slower. When State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the

Last month, August 2021, Maine hit another huge record in cannabis sales, hitting over $10 million in just one month. In fact, the previous record

In recent cannabis news, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has requested an increase in cannabis production. Based upon a notice posted to the

Los Angeles-based rapper Riff Raff dropped his newest strain, Ultraviolet Pirate, yesterday at the NUG dispensary in Sacramento, California. The exclusive strain release was a

As one of the first states to legalize marijuana and the largest state by population, California leads the way in cannabis sales in the United

In July of this year, e-commerce giant Amazon announced their new drug testing policy and support of federal marijuana legalization. The Seattle based company said

North Eastern cannabis enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend Weedstock Cannabis Community Festival this year. Taking place at the Firebase Lloyd in Townsend, Delaware,

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Michigan have entered the adult-use recreational cannabis market. They will be joining a number of

SiriusXM is essentially the next best thing to internet radio and streaming. With hundreds of stations accessible in vehicles, via satellite, online, and mobile, SiriusXM
ESPN analyst Paul Pierce was in Boston this past weekend at a dispensary to promote his new cannabis brand “Truth” with Massachusetts cultivators, The Hub

It’s already known that many Trulieve employees and patients are not happy with the Florida cannabis mogul. This is partly due to Trulieve’s slimy CEO

CBD is a product widely used throughout the US nowadays, sold as an extract, flower, a vaporized liquid, and an oil-based capsule. CBD has proven

Some of the biggest Native American owned dispensaries in the U.S. are finally opening up. The first one will start up near Foxwoods Resort Casino

Las Vegas is about to get a whole lot greener. After approval from the Nevada Interim Finance Committee, funding will be provided for the installment

Farmers in Humboldt County, California are struggling to turn a profit in the legal cannabis business. This is primarily due to California’s severely oversaturated market.

The nation’s largest cannabis delivery service, Eaze, is now getting even bigger as it acquires Green Dragon, a multi-state cannabis retail leader. This makes Eaze

Italy is working to pass a new reform bill that decriminalizes the cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use, but cracks down harder on individuals

Cannabis continues to prove itself as a realistic alternative to alcohol with the introduction of consumption lounges. If Respect My Region has learned anything from

A few months after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (that took place in 2021), WADA is reviewing its ban of cannabis at the Olympics. The World

Since California first legalized medical marijuana in 1996, other states began to follow suit, and the cannabis industry has been booming ever since. Today, the

Since California first legalized medical marijuana in 1996, other states began to follow suit, and the cannabis industry has been booming ever since. Today, the

In Virginia, medical cannabis patients can now legally purchase and consume cannabis flower. Before the reforms, the state only allowed patients to access products made

Last week, Italy decided to approve a reform that will decriminalize any home cultivation of cannabis for personal, adult recreational use. The European country’s Lower

Green Thumb Industries began breaking ground for a new cannabis cultivation facility at the former Mid-Orange Correctional Facility site in Warwick, New York. New Cannabis

Compared to the sudden legalization of cannabis in New York, getting the actual market rolling couldn’t seem slower. When State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the

Last month, August 2021, Maine hit another huge record in cannabis sales, hitting over $10 million in just one month. In fact, the previous record

In recent cannabis news, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has requested an increase in cannabis production. Based upon a notice posted to the

Los Angeles-based rapper Riff Raff dropped his newest strain, Ultraviolet Pirate, yesterday at the NUG dispensary in Sacramento, California. The exclusive strain release was a

As one of the first states to legalize marijuana and the largest state by population, California leads the way in cannabis sales in the United

In July of this year, e-commerce giant Amazon announced their new drug testing policy and support of federal marijuana legalization. The Seattle based company said

North Eastern cannabis enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend Weedstock Cannabis Community Festival this year. Taking place at the Firebase Lloyd in Townsend, Delaware,

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Michigan have entered the adult-use recreational cannabis market. They will be joining a number of

SiriusXM is essentially the next best thing to internet radio and streaming. With hundreds of stations accessible in vehicles, via satellite, online, and mobile, SiriusXM
ESPN analyst Paul Pierce was in Boston this past weekend at a dispensary to promote his new cannabis brand “Truth” with Massachusetts cultivators, The Hub

It’s already known that many Trulieve employees and patients are not happy with the Florida cannabis mogul. This is partly due to Trulieve’s slimy CEO

CBD is a product widely used throughout the US nowadays, sold as an extract, flower, a vaporized liquid, and an oil-based capsule. CBD has proven

Some of the biggest Native American owned dispensaries in the U.S. are finally opening up. The first one will start up near Foxwoods Resort Casino

Las Vegas is about to get a whole lot greener. After approval from the Nevada Interim Finance Committee, funding will be provided for the installment

Farmers in Humboldt County, California are struggling to turn a profit in the legal cannabis business. This is primarily due to California’s severely oversaturated market.

The nation’s largest cannabis delivery service, Eaze, is now getting even bigger as it acquires Green Dragon, a multi-state cannabis retail leader. This makes Eaze
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