Cannabis rights

Legal Landscape of Cannabis:

• Most countries prohibit recreational cannabis use.
• Decriminalization policies exist in some countries.
• Severe penalties in Asian and Middle Eastern countries for cannabis possession.
• Legalization efforts vary globally.
• 11 states and D.C. have legalized medical and recreational cannabis.
• 25 states have decriminalized cannabis.
• Cannabis is classified as a Schedule 1 drug by federal laws in the U.S.
• Legal discrepancies exist between state and federal laws.
• Federal illegality hinders banking services for cannabis businesses.
• Uncertainty in legal protection for cannabis consumers due to conflicting state and federal laws.

Cannabis Rights Movement:

• The movement started in the 1960s.
• Organizations like NORML advocate for marijuana reform.
• Activists aim to reduce arrests and promote rights.
• There is a shift from a recreational focus to health and social justice.
• Disproportionate impact on African-American communities.

Medical Cannabis:

• Medical cannabis is legal in 33 U.S. states, D.C., and territories.
• Additional 14 states allow low-THC products.
• Federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug.
• Rohrabacher–Farr amendment protects medical cannabis users.
• Debate on health benefits and international rights for medical cannabis.

Global Cannabis Laws:

• Indonesia has around 2 million cannabis users.
• Cannabis is the most popular drug in Indonesia.
• Aceh province is a major distributor of cannabis.
• High number of cannabis-related imprisonments in Indonesia.
• Severe penalties for cannabis-related offenses in Indonesia.
• Different religions have varying stances on cannabis use.
• Rastafari consider cannabis a sacred herb.

Historical and Legal Developments:

• No cannabis prohibitions in the U.S. until the 20th century.
• Proposition 215 in 1996 allowed limited medical cannabis use.
• Conflict between state and federal laws on cannabis.
• Evolving landscape of cannabis rights in the U.S.
• Historical use of cannabis in some religions.
• Major legal reforms in different countries.
• Impact of Gonzales v. Raich case.
• Return to class B status for cannabis in the UK.

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