World Marijuana News

February, 2020

• 24 February

  Amsterdam Is Banning Tourists from Tours and Potentially from Cannabis

  

  A new law in Amsterdam, effective April 1, will establish a partial ban on tours of the city’s famous red light ...
• 18 February

  Marijuana Reduces People’s Need for ADHD Drugs

  

  According to data, the medical marijuana use has been linked to a reduction in the use of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) drugs in ...
• 17 February

  School Suspends Student for 10 Days for Smelling Like Marijuana

  

  High school student Jordan Evans claims to be wrongly accused of smelling like marijuana while at school and getting suspended for ...
• 9 February

  Marijuana Legalization Leads to Decline in Teen Use

  

  A study found that in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized teen use has declined. Perhaps it’s because something legal ...
• 5 February

  Bernie Says He’ll Legalize Marijuana on His “First Day in Office”

  

  Bernie Sanders has pledged to legalize marijuana nationally on day 1, if elected president. On top of legalizing marijuana federally, he ...
• 1 February

  Man Caught with 91 Pounds of Marijuana Walks Free

  

  An Ohio man caught with 91 pounds of marijuana will not face charges because the state currently doesn’t have the proper ...

January, 2020

• 31 January

  Cleveland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Up to 7 Ounces

  

  The Cleveland City Council has voted to decriminalize possession of marijuana for up to 200 grams (over 7 ounces) within city ...
• 29 January

  New Colorado Bill Protects People From Being Fired for Off-Duty Marijuana Use

  

  Colorado House Bill 20-1089 seeks to prevent employers from firing employees for off-duty marijuana use. A law is already in place ...
• 28 January

  Austin Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Up to 4 Ounces

  

  The Austin City Council voted to stop prosecutions for low-level marijuana offenses. The Texas city is well-known for being progressive. Anyone ...
• 26 January

  Medical Marijuana Is Now Free in Sicily

  

  Sicily, one of Italy’s 20 regions, will be picking up the tab for the cost of medical marijuana for locals. The ...