The application of the law regarding cannabis use continued with the harvest of its first legal plantation. Uruguay will start producing marijuana legally, announced in mid-June Juan Andrés Roballo, president of the National Drug Board (JND). “Soon will be ready the first harvest [of marijuana] from the awardee firms,” those that have the authorization by […]
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Uruguay Authorities Discover ‘Gray Market’ for Pot
Authorities in Uruguay say the country's legal pot-growing clubs may be selling marijuana and cannabis products without approval, creating a kind of "gray market." Read article here: High Times
Cannabis Coming to Uruguay Pharmacies—At Last
Uruguay's government announced last week the granting of licenses to two companies to grow cannabis for commercial distribution. Read article here: High Times
UN Investigates U.S. and Uruguay for Violation of Drug Treaties
The United Nations remains adamant that the efforts displayed by the United States and Uruguay to reform marijuana laws is a direct violation of international drug treaties, and perhaps the beginning of an international shakedown – if an adequate explanation for the blata… Read article here: High Times
Marijuana Legalization in Uruguay
May 22, 2014 PDF View the fact sheet. No In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to fully legalize the production, sale and consumption of marijuana for personal use. This document is a summary of the key provisions of the law. Drug Policy Alliance – Medical Marijuana
New Rules In Uruguay Create A Legal Marijuana Market
Can you imagine legally growing marijuana in your backyard? How about walking down to the corner pharmacy to buy a gram or two of ready-to-smoke pot? Starting Tuesday, this scenario will no longer be a pot smoker’s fantasy in one South American country. Uruguay has published regulations for a new, legal marijuana market, a measure […]
Leaked Uruguay Document Spells New Rules For Marijuana
Uruguay's president,José Mujica, had asked that no details be leaked before the official publish date, but last week the world found out the new regulations. High Times
Uruguay: Marijuana Needed to Treat Coke-Addicted Prisoners
Pot for convicts? A leading Uruguay health official told the United Nations last week that the country is interested in experimenting with medical marijuana to treat prisoners suffering from cocaine addiction. High Times
U.N. Smack Talks Uruguay Marijuana, Gets Put In Its Place
In its newly released annual report, the UN International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) on March 4 took aim at legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington states, urging the US federal government to ensure that anti-drug treaties are "fully implemented on th… High Times
Uruguay to Relieve Israel’s Cannabis Drought?
Uruguay is still developing its nascent cannabis economy following the Christmas Eve signing of the new legalization law, but its leaders have already broached international exports. Diego Cánepa, media spokesman for President José Mujica, said that while de… High Times