Three States in Australia Push for Adult-Use Cannabis
Leaders in three state parliaments in Australia—Victoria, NSW, and Western Australia—introduced draft laws simultaneously on June 20 to push for adult-use cannabis. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law in Australia, though a growing number of city and state governments have legalized recreational cannabis ...
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Colombia Senate Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
On June 20, the Senate in Colombia officially rejected a measure that would have allowed recreational cannabis sales. With a 43 to 47 vote, the bill failed to pass with the necessary 54 votes that would have enabled it to pass through its eighth and final debate. According to Sen. Juan Carlos Losada, the progress seen with ...
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New Jersey Gets More Than 170 Cannabis Dispensary Applications On First Day
New Jersey began accepting applications on Tuesday from individuals hoping to get in on the ground floor of the state’s coming recreational cannabis industry. By day’s end, state regulators had attracted plenty of interest. NJ.com reported that the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission said that by 4 p.m. on ...
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