Nearly half of US states allow the recreational use of cannabis.
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There were concerns about changes that cannabis legalization might bring. But some trends that were already underway beforehand mostly carried on afterward.
A 1971 law, and the parallel growth of an illegal economy, shaped South Africa’s unique cannabis landscape.
Does the success of this single issue minor party mean that Australians are finally ready to ‘legalise it’?
Like Brexit in the UK, cannabis reform in New Zealand fell into an age gap — given time, a second referendum would probably succeed.
The ACT legislation conflicts with federal laws, which still prohibit the possession of cannabis. It’s unclear how police will respond and whether users could still be charged.
What will the new legislation mean for cannabis users in the ACT? And will other jurisdictions follow?
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