Sentences with phrase «for recreational legalization»

The exponential trend accounts for the expected acceleration of growth in the market due to new recreational producers and investments by existing medical producers to increase production and inventories in preparation for recreational legalization.

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The legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada has been a gold rush, with firms racing to prepare for what could be a multi-billion-dollar market when it opens for business later this year.

Oregon's legalization of recreational pot two years ago created room for entrepreneurial cross-pollination in this fertile region abutting California's so - called Emerald Triangle, a well - known nirvana for outdoor weed cultivation.

The issue of marijuana has become a hot potato politically, as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau calls for legalization of recreational marijuana, and the Conservatives oppose the move, saying it would only increase use, especially among youth.

Essentially, the two states are an island of marijuana legalization in the middle of a large swath where marijuana is not legal for any purpose, medical or recreational.

Canada is preparing for the legalization of recreational marijuana later this year, but the distribution model for pot differs widely between provinces.

The biggest single night for the marijuana legalization movement ended with voters across the country approving marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use.

President - elect Donald Trump offered qualified support for legalization while on the campaign trail, positing that medical marijuana «should happen» and that laws regarding recreational usage should be left in the hands of the states.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday recreational cannabis use will be legal by summer, despite calls by some senators to put off legalization by up to a year to allow for further consultation with Indigenous communities.

Where it becomes really interesting, said Golinger, is if marijuana consumption lounges become legal in Ontario, a possibility that has been hinted at by both the provincial government and the opposition, although not for the first year of recreational legalization.

Canopy Growth Corp. reported Tuesday that it took a $ 1.6 - million loss in its fiscal second quarter, a slip that comes as the Smiths Falls, Ont. - based medical marijuana company gears up for Canada's planned legalization of recreational cannabis and basks in a ground - breaking deal with a U.S. - based beer giant.

Following legalization of recreational use, Williams» business isbooming, with $ 9 million in sales forecast for this year.

Both houses of the Maine State Legislature voted Wednesday to overturn Gov. Paul LePage's (R.) veto of marijuana legalization legislation, putting the state on the path to finally implementing a 2016 referendum calling for legal recreational weed.

I recently wrote Commissioner Helmick concerning the amendment for the legalization of medical, recreational, and industrial cannabis which was passed and is part of the 2016 WV State Democratic Party Platform (Section C - 3).

** Canada's No. 2 marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis Inc has agreed to buy smaller rival CanniMed Therapeutics Inc for C$ 1.1 billion ($ 852 million) as companies jostle to benefit from the country's legalization of recreational marijuana use later this year.

The supply agreement between Aphria and Shoppers has been reached approximately seven months out from Canada's July 2018 target date for the legalization of recreational cannabis.

«Canada's going to be just a wonderful test market for the U.S. to see how it all plays out,» said Agnese, referring to the upcoming federal legalization of recreational marijuana use in Canada.

Rebecca Stamey - White was quoted in Spirited Magazine (online) article, «Going Green: Legalization of Marijuana for Recreational Use Brings Challenges and Opportunities to the Alcohol Beverage Industry,» on July 13, 2017.

With the legalization of pot for medicinal and recreational use in a growing number of states, the opinion on this drug is finally starting to change.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has expressed concerns about recreational marijuana as a «gateway drug,» although in recent months, as New Yorkers have signaled their growing support for legalization, he has suggested he is willing to consider the issue.

But he softened his stand and called for the study of legalization in January after Massachusetts voters approved recreational pot and incoming New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy campaigned on making pot legal in his state.

Marihuana is far from being the only «recreational» drug, yet you do not see (many) people claiming for the legalization of, say, LSD or MDMA.

Tyner called for a «living minimum wage» that would rise to $ 15 an hour by 2020 for companies employing 500 people or more; single - payer health care in New York state; a tax system that would reduce the burden of school taxes on property owners; and the legalization of small amounts of recreational marijuana for adults.

A Siena College poll in July found 49 percent of New Yorkers support legalization of marijuana for recreational use, while 47 percent were opposed.

PLATTSBURGH Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked state lawmakers to authorize funding for a study that will explore the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state.

«Chris King says his «bold and progressive» plan as governor now includes abolishing the death penalty and legalizing recreational marijuana» via Mitch Perry of WMNF — Labeling it as «incredibly bold,» Democratic gubernatorial candidate King unveiled a criminal reform package on Tuesday that included a call to end the death penalty and full support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida.

Public Advocate Letitia James, a rumored 2021 mayoral candidate, is calling for the legalization of marijuana for adult recreational use in New York State amid a nationwide movement pushing for legalization and renewed attention around racial disparities in drug - related arrests.

Labeling it as «incredibly bold,» Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King unveiled a criminal justice reform package on Tuesday that included a call to end the death penalty and full support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida.

And next weekend, the New York State Democratic party, which is de-facto controlled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, intends to introduce a resolution calling for the legalization of recreational use of the drug.

Advocates believe that legalization for recreational purpose may still be a few years off, but a bill to allow medical marijuana is gaining ground.

While the state's medical marijuana program is tightly controlled, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for a study to explore the legalization of recreational marijuana.

The poll comes after a frenetic first five weeks of campaigning, as Ms. Nixon has attacked the governor in sharp and personal terms while rolling out some flashy progressive policy proposals, including calling for the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York, and for the state to use 100 percent renewable energy sources by 2050.

Mr. Cuomo's primary opponent in his bid for a third term, Cynthia Nixon, has also made criminal justice reform a central plank of her campaign, calling for the legalization of recreational marijuana because of its disproportionate impact on the incarceration of black and Latino New Yorkers.

The committee made five recommendations to the Town Board in its report, calling for crossbow legalization on Long Island, expanding hunting on private land, allowing recreational nuisance permits, incentivizing recreational hunting and «humane professional deer harvesting,» which could include hiring professional sharpshooters to cull the herd.

«The safety of workers and the public must be central to all workplace policies and employers must clearly articulate that legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use does not negate workplace policies for safe job performance,» the guidance states.

As several governments proceed with legalization for both medical and recreational use, there will always be public health concerns, as marijuana overdose often results in direct adverse reactions.

The study also looked for associations between medical marijuana dispensaries and crime in South Los Angeles, a timely topic given the recent legalization of recreational marijuana use in California.

«One - fifth of Americans now live in states that have legalized recreational cannabis, and legalization is set to occur for all Canadians in July 2018,» said lead researcher Dr. John Staples, a clinical assistant professor of medicine and scientist at UBC's Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences.

The cannabis community has another thing going for it: the fact that the legalization of recreational marijuana was preceded by legalizing the drug for medical use.

This in turn tends to facilitate positive views toward legalization for recreational and therapeutic use.»

Available evidence suggests that legalization for recreational use among adults won't lead to big increases among teens, but more data and research is needed.

Now things are moving towards full legalization for recreational use and that is opening up a whole new potential industry.

As we prepare for the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada this summer, we should consider ways to avoid driving while impaired and being a passenger with an impaired driver.

The provincial government has been working since 2015 to prepare for the inevitable legalization of the recreational market and plans to be fully ready by the anticipated July 1, 2018 federal roll - out date.

We expect that the July 1st date for federal recreational legalization will impact the parties» platforms in their campaigns for that election.

The legalization of recreational cannabis is almost here and it's time for you to get your workplace ready.

Medicinal marijuana is currently legal in Illinois, and lawmakers are pushing for the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Look into your crystal ball: Do you see the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in California's future, following in the footsteps of Washington and Colorado?

Many states that already have medical marijuana programs are now pushing for full recreational legalization.

Marijuana has become a hot topic due to the legalization of marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes in many states across the United States.