At this point, it's hardly a surprise that yet another state has decided to make itself a haven for marijuana users as well as businesses tapping into the lucrative marijuana market. But as states legalize and business booms, as celebrities dive into the marijuana market and influencers suck on vape pens for the 'gram, the weed industry must contend with vast inequality in America.
Historically, law enforcement grossly targeted minority people, even though white people statistically use marijuana at the same rate. While cannabis brands blossom on social media, people still sit in prison for nonviolent drug offenses.
Expungement of criminal records and cannabis business practices that benefit the communities most ripped apart by the War on Drugs are necessary, and must go hand in hand with legalization in the states. Or, at the federal level. Want to read all the best stories about Marijuana in America?
Join Esquire Select. The flaming racist who thinks " good people don't smoke marijuana? That about summed up the lack of forward movement during the Trump years. But more and more politicians on both sides of the aisle are in favor of decriminalization. In December, the House passed the MORE Act , which would decriminalize marijuana nationally, lead to expunged records for federal cannabis offenses, and set aside money for underrepresented communities in cannabis industry.
It was welcomed by a slim Democratic majority when it hit the Senate, where it's in committee. Once any type of decriminalization legislation sits on President Biden's desk, he'll sign it. He's made that clear. He's also made it clear he understands the looming injustices of drug law enforcement, particularly in Black and brown communities.
But many advocates for drug policy reform say full legalization with social justice safeguards built in is the best thing America can do for itself right now. The guy does not seem convinced. Whether he becomes convinced or not, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is getting ready to reveal legislation calling for federal marijuana reform that goes beyond mere decriminalization.
In March, Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalized the private recreational use of cannabis by adults. Although selling marijuana is not legal in Mexico , the country with million residents may become one of the largest marijuana markets in the world. The third edition of 'Flipping the Script' is about dealing with cannabis.
Should Germany legalize cannabis? What's wrong with lighting up a joint ahead of the big game? Things aren't quite that simple when it comes to cannabis in competitive sports. The World Anti-Doping Agency is set to review its list of banned substances. Visit the new DW website Take a look at the beta version of dw. Go to the new dw. More info OK. Wrong language?
Change it here DW. COM has chosen English as your language setting. COM in 30 languages. Deutsche Welle. Audiotrainer Deutschtrainer Die Bienenretter. World A roundup of countries that permit recreational cannabis Germany's budding coalition is considering the legalization of cannabis.
More countries are keen to adopt tolerant approaches towards drugs. Here is a look at countries that have already loosened their policies. Famous Dutch coffee shops The government of the Netherlands insists that, like other soft drugs, cannabis is tolerated but it is not legal. Amsterdam has about coffee shops where residents can buy soft drugs. The global cannabis market is booming.
Possession of cannabis is illegal under US federal law but at state level policies vary. German customs officers seize record 2. In February, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legalization legislation, after months of back-and-forth arguments about criminal penalties for minors possessing marijuana and the proper way to set up a licensing framework for cannabis sales in the state, among other details.
Sales of cannabis for adult use could start in the second half of this year, analysts at Cowen said. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the state's legalization bill in April, after convening a special session of the legislature to hammer out the details.
The law took effect June 29 — allowing state residents to possess and consume marijuana — but recreational sales will not start until April 1, After two failed attempts to legalize adult-use cannabis in New York, the state finally passed recreational marijuana on March 31, Though New Yorkers are now able to possess and smoke cannabis legally, sales aren't expected to begin for at least a year.
Andrew Carter, an analyst at Stifel, said he expects recreational cannabis sales to begin in late South Dakota in voted to legalize both medical and recreational cannabis, the first time a state has voted in favor of both at the same time. State lawmakers have until April to create rules around cannabis, including regulations around dispensaries. Vermont became the first state to legalize marijuana through the legislature , rather than a ballot initiative, when Republic Gov.
Phil Scott signed a bill into law in January Adults in the Green Mountain State can carry up to 1 ounce of marijuana and grow no more than two plants for recreational use.
The law went into effect in July But it was limited in scope. It didn't establish a legal market for the production and sale of the drug. In , the state legislature passed a bill that would allow for adult-use sales in the state. All localities must opt-in to allow for dispensaries, however. Sales are expected in A majority of state legislators in Virginia approved Gov. Ralph Northam's suggestion to legalize the consumption, possession, and cultivation of marijuana on July 1, years earlier than the initial legislation intended.
The state allows people to carry up to 1 ounce of marijuana, but they must use the drug for medicinal purposes to be eligible for a grower's license.
Residents in the nation's capital voted overwhelmingly to legalize marijuana for adult use in November The bill took effect in , allowing people to possess 2 ounces or less of marijuana and "gift" up to an ounce, if neither money nor goods or services are exchanged.
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Log out. Marijuana is legal for adults in 18 states and Washington, D. Medical marijuana is legal in Most recently, New Mexico, Virginia, and Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis. A slew of states have passed cannabis reform measures in recent months.
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