Despite having the EU’s highest cannabis consumption rate, France maintains a prohibitionist approach, prompting calls for legalization from La France Insoumise due to escalating organized crime. A government study revealed €570 million is spent annually on enforcement, while legalization could generate €2.8 billion in tax revenue and 80,000 jobs. While a limited medical cannabis program is underway, France possesses the EU’s largest potential recreational cannabis market, valued at $11.3 billion.
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Martha’s Vineyard is about to run out of pot, and the situation has sparked a lawsuit and a frenzy of regulators trying to address the issue. The root of the problem seems to stem from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s stance on transporting marijuana to the island. Despite the legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts over seven years ago, regulations prohibit the transportation of pot across the ocean due to potential conflicts with federal laws. This has put Martha’s Vineyard in a tight spot, leading to a shortage of legal cannabis on the island.
The idea that transporting pot by boat or plane poses a risk of violating federal laws has left residents and visitors scrambling for solutions.… Continue reading
As I read the news about Kamala Harris calling for marijuana to be rescheduled as quickly as possible, I can’t help but wonder what took so long for this issue to come to the forefront. The fact that marijuana is currently classified in the same dangerous category as heroin is not only absurd but also patently unfair. It’s time to address this discrepancy and make the necessary changes to allow for the rescheduling of marijuana.
It’s clear that the legalization of marijuana is a winning issue, with significant support across various demographics. The latest Gallup poll shows overwhelming support for legalization, including 87% of Democrats, 70% of independents, and even 55% of Republicans.… Continue reading
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