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Malta Plans To Slash Fees For Cannabis Clubs

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2 years ago

February 16, 2023

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While the pioneering guidelines were a welcome step forward for Malta, which passed landmark legislation allowing adults to possess up to 7gs of cannabis for personal use in 2021, concerns were raised that the licence fees were likely to drive consumers back to the illicit market.

In an interview with local news publication Lovin Malta, head of ARUC Leonid McKay reassured industry stakeholders that they had taken these concerns onboard and were making changes.

“The authority understood that non-profit organisations would have initial cash flow problems, lack prior knowledge on their members’ consumption patterns, and have problems of longstanding financial commitments while the vetting process is ongoing.

“NPOs are already facing financial burdens and we must help them, particularly the small ones, in the first two years. I personally spoke to (Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms) Rebecca Buttigieg about it and we agreed that the licence fee will go down from a minimum €8,000 to a minimum €1,000 until we have full visibility of the situation, which will take around two years.”

In further efforts to reduce the financial burden on potential CHRAs, Mr McKay suggested licence fees will not need to be paid in advance, but can be payable in arrears, while plans are in place to slash the €1,000 registration fee for small associations to €500.

Source: https://businesscann.com/european-cannabis-round-up-malta-plans-to-slash-prohibitive-fees-for-cannabis-clubs-germanys-cdu-csu-calls-for-better-protection-of-medical-cannabis-patients-amsterdam-to-ban-smoking-on-streets/

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63rd German Traffic Court Conference 2025: Cannabis in road traffic to take place Jan 30/31

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2 weeks ago

January 16, 2025

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63rd German Traffic Court Conference 2025: Cannabis in road traffic

The 63rd German Traffic Court Conference will take place on January 30 and 31, 2025. Working group 1 will deal with the topic of cannabis abuse in road traffic. The effects of the (partial) legalization of cannabis on various areas will be discussed:

Adjustments to the driving aptitude test and driving license law
Changes and challenges in police control measures
The legal treatment of cannabis “old cases” in driving license law

The working group will be chaired by Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Daldrup, an expert in forensic toxicology. André Gorgs, Chief Police Commissioner in North Rhine-Westphalia, lawyer Gerhard Hillebrand, Harald Hofstetter from the Munich District Office and traffic psychologist Dr. Thomas Wagner will provide expert input. The aim is to develop practical recommendations for the adaptation of laws and control procedures in the context of cannabis legalization.

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Denmark Announces Plans for Cannabis Permanent Legal Framework

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2 months ago

November 27, 2024

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Denmark’s six-year medical cannabis pilot scheme could soon be expanded into a fully legalised market, following a surprise announcement from the government last week.

The Danish pilot scheme has been running since 2018, and has continued to expand in both scope and patient numbers over the past six years, with four different access schemes now operating.

Following the publication of a comprehensive analysis of these programmes, Minister of the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde last week met with the parties behind the trial scheme to discuss plans to ‘make the scheme permanent’.

Danish medical cannabis oil producer Stenocare tells Business of Cannabis that while the structure of the new framework is not yet clear, it’s likely to see a significant expansion in the market.

“It is going to grow the market. Medicinal products are primarily prescribed by specialists, while the pilot programme allows medical cannabis to be prescribed by GPs, so their’s a larger pool of prescribers out there… I think we’ll see an increase in treatment,” its CEO Thomas Skovlund Schnegelsberg said.

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UK: Celeb Big Narstie To Open Medical Cannabis Office In Essex

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4 months ago

September 21, 2024

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Big Narstie to medical cannabis office in Essex

Hold onto your spliffs, folks—because Big Narstie is making serious moves in the medical cannabis game!

The grime legend, comedian, and all-around UK icon is turning an old Barclay’s bank in South Woodham Ferrers into his very own medical cannabis office.

Yep, you read that right—Big Narstie Medical is officially open for business, ready to deliver “high-quality medicinal cannabis” to UK patients in need.

Now, we know what some of you might be thinking—“Big Narstie? Medical cannabis?”

But let’s be real, who better to bridge the gap between everyday people and the life-changing potential of medicinal cannabis?

Since the UK legalised medical cannabis in 2018, patients suffering from severe epilepsy, chemo-induced nausea, and MS have found relief through legal weed.

Narstie’s move isn’t just about the clout (though let’s be honest, a medical cannabis office is pretty cool).

He’s shining a much-needed spotlight on the benefits of medical cannabis, especially for those who don’ realise it can be legally prescribed.

So, whether you’re a fan or not, this is one groundbreaking move worth keeping an eye on.