Sentences with phrase «of recreational legalization»

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.

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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 visible failure of the war on drugs, combined with a generational tipping point in attitudes, has poll after poll showing a majority of adults favouring the legalization or at least decriminalization of recreational cannabis use.

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.

Legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington and Colorado, and potentially several more states soon, has created a multi-billion industry requiring sophisticated technology.

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.

On November 8, another four states voted in favor of outright marijuana legalization: California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts all voted in favor of legalized use, sale, and consumption of recreational marijuana.

However, Spicer then signaled that the White House sees recreational pot very differently, with the press secretary even attempting to link recreational use of the drug to the abuse of opioid drugs across the U.S. (In fact, there has been little scientific evidence linking marijuana legalization to opioid use, with some studies actually showing a decrease in opioid overdoses in states where legal marijuana is available.)

The burgeoning marijuana real estate market already has sent ripples through public policy in California, where voters approved legalization of recreational marijuana just last month.

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.

In the run - up to Canada's planned legalization of recreational pot this summer, cannabis companies such as Canopy have been on a fundraising tear

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).

With the anticipated legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada, the industry has been receiving significant attention.

Canadaâ $ ™ s cannabis era begins in eight and a half short months when federal legalization of recreational marijuana kicks in on July 1.

** 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 first week of 2018 has seen a number of deals in Canada's cannabis industry — a busy start to a year that is expected to include the legalization of recreational pot and plenty of mergers and acquisitions in the sector in general.

The looming legalization of recreational marijuana is helping spur a green rush by more than a dozen companies setting up cannabis production facilities in the greater Edmonton region, including one in Strathcona County.

This was fueled by investors heading into this sector in droves as marijuana legalization in Canada drew nearer, marking the birth of the recreational...

Legalization in Canada will allow recreational use of cannabis, just like with alcohol.

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.

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.

And though the state of Colorado has benefited in many ways from the legalization of recreational cannabis use, it has also seen a worrisome spike in traffic fatalities.

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 reiterated his opposition to the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York, calling it a «gateway drug.»

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.

A report studying the impact of recreational marijuana legalization in other states and how it would affect New York could be completed «within days,» according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday at a press conference.

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.

Cuomo's plan to fund a study on the impacts of legalizing recreational marijuana could eventually result in more dollars; legalization has been a revenue boost in states that have done that.

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.

Scott Rudder, the president of the New Jersey Cannabusiness Association, supports full recreational legalization.

What public statements has Donald Trump made which indicate his position regarding state - level legalization of recreational use of marijuana?

Tom, even though our neighboring state of Massachusetts has recently legalized recreational marijuana, Connecticut legislative leaders didn't believe they had the votes to pass a stand - alone marijuana legalization bill.

«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.

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.

In two interviews last week, Nixon mentioned supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana because of revenue reasons.

-LSB-...] Wafting in: Medical marijuana makes progress in New York But that hasn & # 39t stopped twenty states and the District of Columbia from implementing health - related marijuana protocols (Washington and Colorado took a step more approving legalization of recreational pot final year).

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.