Category: The Law
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United Nations Report Scolds Countries for Cannabis Legalization
The United Nations International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) recently issued its 2017 annual report, and the takeaway with regard to cannabis is clear: The INCB is deeply concerned with the spread of adult-use legalization. The report contains stern warnings, accusing countries like Uruguay of acting in “clear violation” of global drug control accords, according to Leafly.…
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Rhode Island Committee Postpones Recreational Marijuana Recommendation
The push to legalize recreational marijuana in Rhode Island hit a snag when a state commission delayed until next year issuing a recommendation that could have advanced the adult-use issue. The commission – a group of medical marijuana patients, clinicians and law enforcement officials that was formed in June – won’t release a recommendation on whether to legalize recreational cannabis…
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5 Words That Could Mean Billions of Dollars for Marijuana Stocks
You've heard the old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. But what's a word worth? In the case of five words spoken by Canada's public safety minister, Ralph Goodale, the answer just might be at least $1 billion each, according to the Motley Fool. Goodale stated this past week that Canada is…