query: What country is the worlds leading supplier of cannabis?

title: Cannabis in Morocco

text: Cannabis in Morocco Cannabis in Morocco has been illegal since the nation's independence in 1956, reaffirmed by a total ban on drugs in 1974, but is partially tolerated in the country, where it has been cultivated for centuries and is still among the world's top producers of hashish. As of 2016, Morocco is the world's top supplier of cannabis. Though the specific period of cannabis's introduction to Morocco is unclear, it appears to have arrived in the region during the Arab Conquests of the Maghreb, from the seventh to fifteenth centuries. From the sixteenth century it was grown nationwide on

title: Cannabis in Mauritania

text: Cannabis in Mauritania Cannabis in Mauritania is illegal, but the country serves as a major transit point for Moroccan cannabis en route to Europe. In Mauritania, it is illegal to grow, sell, possess, or use cannabis. In 1977, hearings before the US House stated that the Mauritanian Drug Enforcement Administration lacked the staff and training to adequately deal with the cannabis issue in the country. Officials presenting the hearings recommended that the country adopt harsher laws on cannabis. Mauritania is part of a cannabis-trafficking route extending from Morocco through Mauritania and on to Mali, then overland to Egypt and eventually

title: Cannabis in Morocco

text: 2014, the Party of Authenticity and Modernity proposed a draft law which would keep consumption of recreational cannabis illegal, but would license and regulate growers and redirect their output to licit medicinal and industrial cannabis products. Only a couple of years ago, it was taboo to talk about legalizing cannabis in Morocco and Tunisia, nowadays, common discussion of the topic is more prevalent. Cannabis in Morocco Cannabis in Morocco has been illegal since the nation's independence in 1956, reaffirmed by a total ban on drugs in 1974, but is partially tolerated in the country, where it has been cultivated for

title: Cannabis in Georgia (country)

text: Cannabis in Georgia (country) Cannabis in Georgia is legal in terms of its possession and consumption due to a ruling by the Constitutional Court of Georgia on 30 July 2018. Cultivation and sale of cannabis remains illegal. Georgia illegally cultivates some small amounts of cannabis, mostly for local consumption. As of 2005, Georgia also served as a transit route for drugs coming from Central Asia, headed for Russia and Europe. Before Georgia legalized cannabis it had a strict anti-drug policy, under which offenders could have been jailed for up to 14 years. The advocacy group White Noise Movement states that

title: Cannabis in Georgia (country)

title: Cannabis in the United States

text: bill would move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act. This would allow states with medical cannabis laws to legally prescribe it, and allow for much easier research into its medical efficacy. The bill would also allow grow sites besides the University of Mississippi, which has long been the sole supplier of cannabis for academic research, to supply cannabis for study. The Food and Drug Administration has approved two synthetic cannabis drugs for treating cancer and other medical issues. The federal government of the United States continues to argue that smoked cannabis has no recognized

title: Legality of cannabis

text: Legality of cannabis The legality of cannabis for medical and recreational use varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are regulated by the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs that was ratified in 1961, along with the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances and the 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The use of cannabis for recreational purposes is prohibited in most countries; however, many have adopted

title: Legality of cannabis

text: at the federal level its use remains prohibited for any purpose. Legality of cannabis The legality of cannabis for medical and recreational use varies by country, in terms of its possession, distribution, and cultivation, and (in regards to medical) how it can be consumed and what medical conditions it can be used for. These policies in most countries are regulated by the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs that was ratified in 1961, along with the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances and the 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The use of cannabis for

title: VIVO Cannabis

text: from the Netherlands, and a computerized process where each plant is tightly controlled and monitored. The company has a comprehensive research partnership with the University of Guelph to enhance cannabis production and uses. In February 2018, VIVO acquired Harvest Medicine Inc, a medical cannabis clinic with 9,700 patients. In August 2018, they acquired Canna Farms, a licensed producer located in Hope, British Columbia. VIVO has been selected by the Ontario Cannabis Store and the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission as a preferred supplier of recreational marijuana to Ontario and Alberta. Canna Farms, a VIVO subsidiary, has been selected by

title: Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation

text: the wholesale supplier for private stores in Ontario. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's mandate will be widened to include regulation and licensing of private cannabis stores in Ontario. If the new legislation passes, the OCRC will also be moved under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, will no longer be a subsidiary of the LCBO and will no longer use the Ontario Cannabis Store branding. Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation (), operating as Ontario Cannabis Store ("OCS", ), is a Crown corporation that is the sole legal retailer of recreational cannabis in the

title: Minors and the legality of cannabis

text: from criminals, not encourage individuals to smoke cannabis. The law that was put into place states that an individual can have up to six plants at their home, cannabis will be sold over the counter, buyers must sign up for a registry that permits the purchase of cannabis, and there is a 40-gram cap per month. Despite cannabis being legalized in Uruguay, over 60 percent of people in the country believe legalization should be repealed. Many individuals are doubtful that the legalization of cannabis will get rid of criminal organizations, such as the drug cartel. While criminal groups will not

title: Supplier enablement

text: or other information for push payments (buyer initiated payments). Carol Benson of Glenbrook Partners discusses this payment change and supplier enablement in her November 1, 2007 article, eB2B at the Tipping Point?. Excerpts from the article follow. I found four new forces at work [at the AFP (Association for Finance Professionals) conference] that I believe are significant. In summary, here’s what I expect to see over the next few years for B2B payments: Supplier enablement Supplier enablement is the process of electronically connecting suppliers (or other trading partners) to a company's supply chain. Supplier enablement is achieved when suppliers of

title: Effects of cannabis

text: of THC (the dose which causes the death of 50% of individuals) is 1270 mg/kg for male rats and 730 mg/kg for female rats from oral consumption in sesame oil, and 42 mg/kg for rats from inhalation. It is important though to note that cannabinoids and other molecules present in cannabis can alter the metabolism of other drugs, especially due to competition for clearing metabolic pathways such as cytochromes CYP450, thus leading to drug toxicities by medications that the person consuming cannabis may be taking. A 2007 study found that while tobacco and cannabis smoke are quite similar, cannabis smoke

title: Cannabis in the Philippines

text: Cannabis in the Philippines The cultivation and use of cannabis in the Philippines is illegal under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. As the Philippines is a signatory to the 1961 United NationsSingle Convention on Narcotic Drugs, Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug, which limits its use to medical and scientific purposes. Marijuana is the second most used drug in the Philippines, after "shabu" (methamphetamine), and most cultivation in the country is for local consumption. Cannabis is cultivated mostly in the remote, mountainous regions of Luzon and Mindanao Cannabis has been legal in

title: Minors and the legality of cannabis

text: cannabis for recreational use for individuals that are at least 21 years old. In 2014, all aspects of cannabis were legalized in the country of Uruguay, which means the sale, production, and consumption is legal for those that are at least 15 years old. While this was passed in Uruguay in an attempt to reduce crime and the drug cartel, many individuals strongly oppose the legalization of cannabis. In the Netherlands, all drugs are technically illegal, but the government created a policy that tends to tolerate cannabis under strict conditions. Individuals that are 18 years old and older can smoke

title: The Worlds of Shadow

text: the three worlds all the laws of physics are different. This series will take him and his family on a quest into the fantasty world, and his quest to regain what he has lost while finding a way home. This trilogy weaves sci-fi and fantasy, while keeping the two generas intertwined while independent. The Worlds of Shadow The Worlds of Shadow is a fantasy novel trilogy by Lawrence Watt-Evans. There are three worlds in the story. There is a fantasy world where magic works and the planet is literally the centre of the universe, a science fiction world containing "faster

title: Supplier relationship management

text: relationship managers, but also a face-off model connecting personnel in engineering, procurement, operations, quality and logistics with their supplier counterparts; a regular cadence of operational and strategic planning and review meetings; and well-defined escalation procedures to ensure speedy resolution of problems or conflicts at the appropriate organizational level. Effective supplier relationship management requires an enterprise-wide analysis of what activities to engage in with each supplier. The common practice of implementing a “one size fits all” approach to managing suppliers can stretch resources and limit the potential value that can be derived from strategic supplier relationships. Supplier segmentation, in contrast, is

title: The War of the Worlds

text: Edison leading a counterattack against the invaders on their home soil. Though this is actually a sequel to 'Fighters from Mars', a revised and unauthorised reprint of "The War of the Worlds", they both were first printed in the "Boston Post" in 1898. Lazar Lagin published "Major Well Andyou" in USSR in 1962, an alternative view of events in "The War of the Worlds" from the viewpoint of a traitor. "The War of the Worlds" was reprinted in the United States in 1927, before the Golden Age of science fiction, by Hugo Gernsback in "Amazing Stories". John W. Campbell, another

title: Cannabis in New Zealand

text: 18 years carries a maximum penalty of eight years' imprisonment. Cannabis oil and hashish are defined as class B drugs, and those convicted of manufacturing or supplying face a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment. Possession of a class-B controlled drug carries a maximum sentence of up to three months' imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $500. Anyone caught in possession of at least of cannabis or 100 cannabis joints is presumed to be a supplier, unless the defendant can prove they are not. However, in "R v Hansen" [2007], a majority of the Supreme Court held that this presumption

title: Cannabis industry

text: Cannabis industry The cannabis industry is composed of legal cultivators and producers, consumers, independent industrial standards bodies, ancillary products and services, regulators and researchers concerning cannabis and its industrial derivative, hemp. The cannabis industry has been inhibited by regulatory restrictions for most of recent history, but the legal market has emerged rapidly as more governments legalize medical and adult use. Uruguay became the first country to legalize recreational marijuana through legislation in December, 2013 Cannabis in Uruguay. Canada became the first country to legalize private sales of recreational marijuana with Bill C-45 in 2018 Cannabis in Canada. Recently, Coca-Cola has

title: Minors and the legality of cannabis

text: 8.4% of students had consumed marijuana during the previous twelve months, and in 2014, 17% had. The typical user at this age was much more likely to be male than female. There are many concerns about this increase in cannabis use, which is why new prevention strategies are being suggested, such as drug education courses. All drugs, including cannabis, are technically illegal in the Netherlands. This means it is illegal to produce, possess, and sell the drugs. Dutch police conduct about 5,000 marijuana raids annually throughout the country. But the government designed a drug policy that tolerates cannabis use under

title: Cannabis in the Cayman Islands

text: Cannabis in the Cayman Islands Cannabis in the Cayman Islands is illegal, but is transported illicitly; limited usage of CBD oil is allowed for medical purposes since 2016. The Cayman Islands cooperates with the United States Coast Guard to share intelligence on drug trafficking. In 1998, a USCG helicopter radioed information to a Cayman Islands vessel, leading them to intercept a Jamaican fast-boat with 1600lbs of cannabis. In 1995 alone, Cayman seized 2.6 metric tons of cannabis; 742 pounds of that were seized in one operation, found in burlap sacks labeled "brown sugar made in Jamaica". In 2016, the governor

title: Supplier relationship management

text: the former is about ensuring the supplier delivers what has been promised in the contract, which suggests a narrow, one-way process. SRM, in contrast, is about collaboratively driving value for both parties, resulting in lower costs, reduced risk, greater efficiency, better quality, and access to innovation. This requires a focus on both negotiating the contract and managing the resulting relationship throughout implementation, as well as systematic joint value-discovery efforts. LeanLinking is the world leader company which created the first SRM solution. Supplier relationship management Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the discipline of strategically planning for, and managing, all interactions with

title: Supplier relationship management

text: Supplier relationship management Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the discipline of strategically planning for, and managing, all interactions with third party organizations that supply goods and/or services to an organization in order to maximize the value of those interactions. In practice, SRM entails creating closer, more collaborative relationships with key suppliers in order to uncover and realize new value and reduce risk of failure. Supplier relationship management is the systematic, enterprise-wide assessment of suppliers’ assets and capabilities with respect to overall business strategy, determination of what activities to engage in with different suppliers, and planning and execution of all interactions

title: Long-term effects of cannabis

text: and it is unclear to what extent these laboratory studies translate to the types of cannabis used by real life users. Research has shown that CBD can safely prevent psychosis in general. Less attention has been given to the association between cannabis use and depression, though according to the Australian National Drug & Alcohol Research Center, it is possible this is because cannabis users who have depression are less likely to access treatment than those with psychosis. A 2017 review suggest that cannabis has been shown to improve the mood of depression diagnosed patients. Teenage cannabis users show no difference

title: Aslan's Country

text: Aslan's country is explained to be where the "Real Narnia" begins, identical to the old one yet without any imperfections. It is also discovered that England and all other countries and worlds are promontories of the Great Mountains of Aslan's Country. All worlds in Creation have their perfect nature in Aslan's Country. So, it is also home to creatures from other worlds who came to live there after their death or the end of their world. Because, as Lewis wrote, "He [Aslan] is an invention giving an imaginary answer to the question, 'What might Christ become like, if there really

title: Cannabis in Georgia (country)

text: presence of children. In December 2016 the White Noise Movement held a protest outside the Parliament building calling for decriminalization of drugs, including cannabis. On New Year's Eve of 2016, Girchi Party activists planted cannabis plants in 84 pots in the party's Tbilisi headquarters, in defiance of Georgian drug policy. Georgian police officers arrived and confiscated the plants, but did not charge party members with any criminal offense. On 20 October 2018 Girchi Party activists held the Cannabis Legalization Festival in the downtown of Tbilisi protesting the new aim of Parliament to pass a bill restricting the consumption of cannabis.

title: Effects of cannabis

text: symptoms of cannabis use that may also be caused by tobacco. Some critics question whether agencies doing the research make an honest effort to present an accurate, unbiased summary of the evidence, or whether they "cherry-pick" their data to please funding sources which may include the tobacco industry or governments dependent on cigarette tax revenue; others caution that the raw data, and not the final conclusions, are what should be examined. The Australian National Household Survey of 2001 showed that cannabis in Australia is rarely used without other drugs. 95% of cannabis users also drank alcohol; 26% took amphetamines; 19%

title: Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol

text: Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol (CISTA) was a political party in the United Kingdom, which advocated the legalisation of cannabis. The party was launched in February 2015. The party fielded candidates in the 2015 general election, campaigning for a Royal Commission to review the UK's drug laws relating to cannabis and to push the economic argument for legalisation, which it argued could generate £900 million in taxation. None of the candidates won a seat. The party was deregistered by the Electoral Commission on 3 November 2016. Former members of the party from Northern Ireland registered

title: The War of the Worlds (radio drama)

text: the show in its "Leading Events of the Week" ("Tonight – Play: H. G. Wells' 'War of the Worlds'") and published a photograph of Welles with some of the Mercury players, captioned, "Tonight's show is H. G. Wells' 'War of the Worlds'". Announcements that "The War of the Worlds" is a dramatization of a work of fiction were made on the full CBS network at four points during the broadcast October 30, 1938: at the beginning, before the middle break, after the middle break, and at the end. The middle break was delayed 10 minutes to accommodate the dramatic content.

title: Cannabis in Nigeria

text: Cannabis in Nigeria Cannabis in Nigeria is illegal yet the country is a major source of West African-grown cannabis, and ranked world's eight highest consumer of cannabis. Cannabis is widely grown across the States of Nigeria including Ondo State, Edo State, Delta State, Osun State, Oyo State and Ogun State. Though cannabis has long been present in Eastern and Central Africa, as well as throughout North Africa, most scholars believe cannabis only gained traction in Nigeria in the 20th century. It is widely believed that cannabis was introduced to the area by soldiers and sailors returning from conflict zones in

title: Cannabis in the Cayman Islands

text: of the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands approved a change to the Misuse of Drugs Law to allow the importation and use of CBD oil for medical purposes. Cannabis in the Cayman Islands Cannabis in the Cayman Islands is illegal, but is transported illicitly; limited usage of CBD oil is allowed for medical purposes since 2016. The Cayman Islands cooperates with the United States Coast Guard to share intelligence on drug trafficking. In 1998, a USCG helicopter radioed information to a Cayman Islands vessel, leading them to intercept a Jamaican fast-boat with 1600lbs of cannabis. In 1995 alone,

title: Society of Cannabis Clinicians

text: patients with Crohn's disease, in the Journal of Cannabis in Clinical Practice "O'Shaughnessy" and is in the process of developing an online research archive. They hold quarterly meetings of physicians and allied professionals featuring presentations by leading clinicians, researchers, and legal experts in the medical cannabis field. In 2015, SCC launched the first online Medical Cannabis Continuing Education program, worth 12 CME credits, which in sequential order, a series of 12 courses designed to take a practicing clinician from the basics of the plant, its history and the underlying physiologic (endocannabinoid) system to the pharmacology and clinical practice of medical

title: History of cannabis

text: colonists or by African slaves in the early 1800s. Their intent may have been to cultivate hemp fiber, but the slaves the Portuguese imported from Africa were familiar with cannabis and used it psychoactively, leading the Municipal Council of Rio de Janeiro in 1830 to prohibit bringing cannabis into the city, and punishing its use by any slave. Similarly, the British practice of transporting Indian indentured workers throughout the empire had the result of spreading the longstanding cannabis practices. Concerns about use of "gandia" by laborers led to a ban in British Mauritius in 1840, and use of "ganja" by

title: Cannabis in Lesotho

text: Cannabis in Lesotho Cannabis in Lesotho is illegal for any use, but largely tolerated. Cannabis is widely produced in the country, being the nation's most significant cash-crop. In the 2000s it was estimated that 70% of the cannabis in South Africa originated in Lesotho. In 2017 Lesotho became the first African nation to grant a license for the cultivation of medical cannabis. Cannabis is known as "matekoane" in Sesotho language. Cannabis use dates back to at least the 16th century in Lesotho, when the Koena people traded cannabis to the local San tribes in exchange for land around 1550. By

title: Cannabis industry

text: is becoming an industry of its own. Since selling accessories is not illegal, this industry is also blooming in the countries where Cannabis is not legalised yet. Cannabis industry The cannabis industry is composed of legal cultivators and producers, consumers, independent industrial standards bodies, ancillary products and services, regulators and researchers concerning cannabis and its industrial derivative, hemp. The cannabis industry has been inhibited by regulatory restrictions for most of recent history, but the legal market has emerged rapidly as more governments legalize medical and adult use. Uruguay became the first country to legalize recreational marijuana through legislation in December,

title: Cannabis in Colombia

text: particularly Barranquilla, leading the Colombian government to further restrict cannabis in 1939 and 1946. In the 1960s and 1970s, North American cannabis traffickers made inroads into Colombia, leading to booming production in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Urabá peninsula, where cannabis was smuggled in the region's massive northward shipments of bananas. In 1994 the Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled that possession of cannabis and other drugs in amounts for personal use was legal. In 2012 the Colombian government officially decriminalized the possession of up to 20 grams of cannabis. In 2015 the Colombian Supreme Court ruled that

title: Supplier convergence

text: supplier convergence, as one national or international wireless phone company could replace many localized ones (InterTradeIsland 2002). Websites provide another example of supplier convergence, often with regards to services rather than products. Mega-search sites such as Google and Yahoo have expanded from their humble beginnings as search engines to comprehensive information portals offering news, weather forecasts, and financial services. In doing so, they have created websites that replace or combine the services of many other specialized sites. A 2004 paper published by Microsoft explains what it calls the "convergence pattern" (Trowbridge et al. 2004); that is, the process that businesses

title: Cannabis in Nigeria

text: in 2014, 3,271 suspected drug traffickers made up of 3,062 male and 209 female offenders were arrested with a total quantity of 205,373 kg of cannabis seized. In addition to such widespread international terms as marijuana, hemp, ganja, and pot, cannabis in Nigeria is also referred to by terms such as kaya, wee-wee,igbo, oja, gbana and abana. Cannabis in Nigeria Cannabis in Nigeria is illegal yet the country is a major source of West African-grown cannabis, and ranked world's eight highest consumer of cannabis. Cannabis is widely grown across the States of Nigeria including Ondo State, Edo State, Delta State,

title: Supplier relationship management

text: the results of which are built into the scorecard. A practice of leading organizations is to track specific SRM savings generated at an individual supplier level, and also at an aggregated SRM program level, through existing procurement benefit measurement systems. Part of the challenge in measuring the financial impact of SRM is that there are many ways SRM can contribute to financial performance. These include cost savings (e.g., most favored customer pricing, joint efforts to improve design, manufacturing, and service delivery for greater efficiency); incremental revenue opportunities (e.g., gaining early or exclusive access to innovative supplier technology; joint efforts to

title: Cannabis in Pakistan

text: public markets. Cannabis is widely used in Pakistan, and smoked as charas (hashish) or consumed as a drink as bhang. According to a 2013 report 6.4 million people in Pakistan consume cannabis. Cannabis in Pakistan Cannabis in Pakistan is illegal, although in many parts of the country enforcement is lax. Cannabis is widely consumed in Pakistan as charas and bhang. A 1983 report by the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board states that drug usage was largely stable in the 1950s-1970s with opium and cannabis being common, but there was an upsurge in cannabis usage by middle class youths in the late

title: Cannabis in Bhutan

text: wild cannabis and counseling drug users. Bhutan's first arrest for drug abuse occurred in 1989 in Gelephu, where a man was arrested for abusing cannabis. In 2010 the Bhutanese government seized 4kg of cannabis; in 2011 this increased to 75kg. Though the wild nettle is the more common source of traditional textiles, cannabis has also been used for its fibre, and is called "kenam" in the Dzongkha language. Cannabis in Bhutan Cannabis in Bhutan is illegal, but grows prolifically in the country and has multiple traditional uses, such as feeding pigs and producing textiles. Awareness of cannabis as a drug

title: Cannabis in Australia

text: Cannabis in Australia Cannabis is a plant used in Australia for recreational and medicinal use, with a reported one-third of all Australians aged 22 or older (33.5%, about 5.8 million) having tried cannabis and 1 million using it in the past year. It is estimated that 750,000 Australians use cannabis every week, and approximately 300,000 use it on a daily basis. Australia has one of the highest cannabis prevalence rates in the world, and Australia's indigenous population has higher levels of cannabis use. Although recreational cannabis use is currently illegal in Australia, the country has largely avoided a punitive drug

title: Cannabis in Thailand

text: of cannabis a fine, rather than prison time, is imposed. Narcotics police in Thailand view methamphetamine (; ) as a more serious issue. Cannabis can be found openly sold in bars and restaurants in certain parts of the country. In tourist heavy areas cannabis is commonly found, businesses openly sell "happy" goods which have cannabis in them. Cannabis dealers sometimes work with police who shakedown customers and demand a bribe. Many tourists do end up in jail despite the relaxed attitude. Legislation to legalise medical cannabis is expected to be approved by the parliament in early 2019. Cannabis in Thailand

title: Cannabis Act

text: laws, could mean that you are denied entry to the U.S". Canadians travelling within the country (but not internationally) are allowed to carry up to 30 grams of cannabis. Naturally, driving under the influence of drugs remained illegal. Cannabis Act The Cannabis Act (also known as Bill C-45) (the "Act") is the law which legalized recreational cannabis use nationwide in Canada in combination with its companion legislation Bill C-46, "An Act to Amend the Criminal Code". The law is a milestone in the legal history of cannabis in Canada, alongside the 1923 prohibition. The "Act" was passed by the House

title: Cannabis tea

text: smoking or consuming edibles, drinking cannabis tea can produce comparable physical and mental therapeutic effects. Such effects are largely attributed to the THC content of the tea, levels of which are drastically dependent on individual preparation techniques involving volume, amount of cannabis, and boiling time. Also in common with these administration forms of cannabis is the heating component performed before usage. Due to the rather uncommon nature of this particular practice of cannabis consumption in modern times (in contrast to historical use), the research available on the composition of cannabis tea is limited and based broadly around what is known

title: Cannabis in Namibia

text: Cannabis in Namibia Cannabis in Namibia is illegal for recreational and medical uses, but cannabis and mandrax (methaqualone) are the most popular illicit drugs in the country. Per the 2011 UNODC report, the incidence of annual cannabis usage in Namibia was 3.9% in 2000. The term "dagga" or "dakha" ("grass") is common for cannabis, with a cannabis cigarette termed a "zol" or "joint". In 2015 it was announced that Australian mining firm Erin Resources had acquired rights to grow medical cannabis in Namibia. Around 2007, the "Combating the Abuse of Drugs Act" was proposed in Namibia, proposed to offer a

title: Cannabis in pregnancy

text: neuronal circuitries by targeting cannabinoid receptors ... By indiscriminately prolonging the "switched-on" period of cannabinoid receptors, cannabis can hijack endocannabinoid signals to evoke molecular rearrangements, leading to the erroneous wiring of neuronal networks". A report prepared for the Australian National Council on Drugs concluded cannabis and other cannabinoids are contraindicated in pregnancy as they may interact with the endocannabinoid system. Cannabis in pregnancy Cannabis consumption in pregnancy might be associated with restrictions in growth of the fetus, miscarriage, and cognitive deficits. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommended that cannabis use be stopped before and during pregnancy. Cannabis is

title: Cannabis in Brazil

text: Cannabis in Brazil Cannabis in Brazil is illegal and criminalized, but possession and cultivation of personal amounts and for private use were de-penanalized in 2006. Limited cannabis-based medicines are permitted as of 2017. Cannabis was introduced to Brazil by the Portuguese colonists in the early 1800s. Their intent may have been to cultivate hemp fiber, but the slaves the Portuguese imported from Africa were familiar with cannabis and used it psychoactively, leading the Municipal Council of Rio de Janeiro in 1830 to prohibit bringing cannabis into the city, and punishing its use by any slave. In January 2017 Brazil issued

title: Cannabis in Mauritania

text: crossing point, the Moroccan authorities seized 7.42 tons of cannabis in a truck heading to Mauritania. A 1996 report notes that small cannabis plots, irrigated by a dam on the Senegal river, have been found in Southern Mauritania. Cannabis in Mauritania Cannabis in Mauritania is illegal, but the country serves as a major transit point for Moroccan cannabis en route to Europe. In Mauritania, it is illegal to grow, sell, possess, or use cannabis. In 1977, hearings before the US House stated that the Mauritanian Drug Enforcement Administration lacked the staff and training to adequately deal with the cannabis issue

title: Cannabis in Grenada

text: land". Cannabis in Grenada Cannabis in Grenada is illegal. Cannabis possession is the most common drug offense on the island, and the annual prevalence of cannabis use amongst adults was reported as 10.8% in 2005. Cannabis was introduced to Grenada by Indian indentured workers who first arrived in the country on 1 May 1857 to work on plantations. They referred to cannabis as "ganja" and used the intoxicant to prepare "bhang", which they would consume to relax after working on the plantations. Rastafarian cannabis growers and distributors played in influential role in the 1979 socialist coup in Grenada. Nonetheless, just

title: Cannabis in Grenada

text: Cannabis in Grenada Cannabis in Grenada is illegal. Cannabis possession is the most common drug offense on the island, and the annual prevalence of cannabis use amongst adults was reported as 10.8% in 2005. Cannabis was introduced to Grenada by Indian indentured workers who first arrived in the country on 1 May 1857 to work on plantations. They referred to cannabis as "ganja" and used the intoxicant to prepare "bhang", which they would consume to relax after working on the plantations. Rastafarian cannabis growers and distributors played in influential role in the 1979 socialist coup in Grenada. Nonetheless, just a

title: Cannabis in Sri Lanka

text: major role in the traditional culture of the island, with the specific Sinhalese or Sanskrit names virapati (“hero-leaved”), capta (“light-hearted”), ananda (“bliss”), trilok kamaya (“desired in three worlds”) and harshini (“the rejoicers”) indicating its various properties, such as inducing euphoria and heightening sexual energy. The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance of 1935 criminalized cannabis. An amendment in the law means that it does not criminalize cannabis for medical purposes. The Ayurveda Act (Act No. 31 of 1961 as amended by Act No. 5 of 1962) allows ayurvedic physicians to obtain opium and cannabis for manufacture of their medicinal preparations.

title: Supplier evaluation

text: organizations, there is an approved supplier list (ASL) to which a qualified supplier is then added. If rejected the supplier is generally not made available to the assessing company's procurement team. Once approved, a supplier may be reevaluated on a periodic, often annual, basis. The ongoing process is defined as supplier performance management. There are various benefits associated with an effective supplier evaluation process such as mitigation against poor supplier performance or performance failures. The benefits typically include sourcing from suppliers that provide high standards of product and service levels whilst offering sufficient capacity and business stability. Supplier evaluation can

title: The War of the Worlds: Next Century

text: The War of the Worlds: Next Century The War of the Worlds: Next Century () is a 1981 Polish film by Piotr Szulkin which is inspired by the classical novel of H. G. Wells, "The War of the Worlds". It was immediately banned by the Polish government upon its release because it depicted political parallels with the political context of the country at that time. It only received its premiere on 20 February 1983. The film starts from the position close to the literary inspiration suggested in the title, but rather than developing it in the same manner as the

title: Medical cannabis in the United States

text: Medical cannabis in the United States In the United States, the use of cannabis for medical purposes is legal in 33 states, plus the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the District of Columbia, as of November 2018. Fourteen other states have more restrictive laws limiting THC content, for the purpose of allowing access to products that are rich in cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis. There is considerable variation in medical cannabis laws from state to state, including how it is produced and distributed, how it can be consumed, and what medical conditions

title: Cannabis in Vietnam

text: troops having used marijuana peaked at 34% before stabilizing to 18%, while the number of troops who had used cannabis "prior" to deployment stayed around 8%. Cannabis in Vietnam Cannabis in Vietnam is illegal, but is cultivated within the country. It is known locally as cần sa. Cannabis was probably introduced to Southeast Asia around the 16th century, and used medicinally and in cuisine. In 1968 the government of the Republic of Vietnam "publicly condemned" the use or trafficking of cannabis, and instructed local chiefs to prevent its cultivation. In 1969, USAID's Office of Public Safety began eradication of cannabis

title: Cannabis in Vietnam

text: Cannabis in Vietnam Cannabis in Vietnam is illegal, but is cultivated within the country. It is known locally as cần sa. Cannabis was probably introduced to Southeast Asia around the 16th century, and used medicinally and in cuisine. In 1968 the government of the Republic of Vietnam "publicly condemned" the use or trafficking of cannabis, and instructed local chiefs to prevent its cultivation. In 1969, USAID's Office of Public Safety began eradication of cannabis fields, including aerial eradication in the Mekong Delta. The program was popularly resented and also politically unpalatable; in 1971 OPS was advised not to eradicate cannabis

title: Cannabis in Lesotho

text: 47 tons of cannabis were seized. Cultivation is for the most part tolerated, however, due to the high rate of poverty in the nation and the economic benefits that the cannabis trade provides. In 2001, Lesotho drafted the Drugs of Abuse Bill, which brought Lesotho into line with numerous international drugs law standards, including the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Cannabis in Lesotho Cannabis in Lesotho is illegal for any use, but largely tolerated. Cannabis is widely produced in the country, being the nation's most significant cash-crop. In the 2000s it was estimated that 70% of the cannabis in

title: Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol

text: votes). Following the de-registering of Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol in November 2016, a new party bearing the same initials, Citizens Independent Social Thought Alliance, was registered with the Electoral Commission in February 2017, one week before the close of nominations for the snap elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The leader of this new party is Barry Brown, who was a CISTA candidate in 2016 and 2017. The party contested three of the 18 constituencies, with its largest share of the vote coming in Newry and Armagh with 704 first-preference votes (1.3%). Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol Cannabis Is

title: Cannabis in Albania

text: Cannabis in Albania Cannabis in Albania is illegal, but the drug is widely cultivated. Drug trafficking first became a major concern in Albania in the 1990s; in that same period cannabis cultivation which had initially been concentrated in the south became more widespread. Albanian cannabis production is sufficient to meet local demand and also export to other areas, though the country continues to import some hashish through Turkey. In the mid-2000s, 77% of the cannabis in Italy originated in Albania. A 2009 report, however, noticed a reduction in the significance of Albanian cannabis exports, and that seizures of Albanian herbal

title: History of cannabis

text: such as Belgium (2003), Chile (2005), Brazil (2006), and Czech Republic (2010). In Uruguay, President Jose Mujica signed legislation to legalize recreational cannabis in December 2013, making Uruguay the first country in the modern era to legalize cannabis. In August 2014, Uruguay legalized growing up to six plants at home, as well as the formation of growing clubs, a state-controlled marijuana dispensary regime. In Canada, following the 2015 election of Justin Trudeau and formation of a Liberal government, in 2017 the House of Commons passed a bill to legalize cannabis on 1 July 2018. The United Nations' "World Drug Report"

title: History of cannabis

text: medicine in the 1970s and 1980s, in particular due to its use by cancer and AIDS patients who reported relief from the effects of chemotherapy and wasting syndrome. In 1996, California became the first U.S. state to legalize medical cannabis in defiance of federal law. In 2001, Canada became the first country to adopt a system regulating the medical use of cannabis. In 2001, Portugal decriminalized all drugs, maintaining the prohibition on production and sale, but changing personal possession and use from a criminal offense to an administrative one. Subsequently, a number of European and Latin American countries decriminalized cannabis,

title: When Two Worlds Collide

text: When Two Worlds Collide When Two Worlds Collide is an album by Jerry Lee Lewis, released on Elektra Records in 1980. "When Two Worlds Collide" was Lewis's second album after leaving Mercury Records and peaked at number 32 on the "Billboard" country albums chart. The title track was released as a single, making it to number 11, while the Jerry Chestnut song "Honky Tonk Stuff" reached number 28. Lewis had previously recorded "Who Will Buy the Wine" with Sam Phillips at Sun Records. The period leading up to the recording had been a difficult one for Lewis. In July 1979,

title: Cannabis in Georgia (country)

text: over 100 people are drug tested by Georgian police daily. Following the 2006 strengthening of the drug laws, Georgia collected $11.3 million in drug-related fines in the first year. Beginning in 2013 there were calls from various advocacy groups and opposition politicians to decriminalize cannabis, but the government remained opposed. In October 2015, the Constitutional Court of Georgia ruled that the norm of the country's Constitution about imprisonment for personal use of cannabis was "too strict" and needed to be relaxed. In December 2016, the Court further declared that imprisonment for use of small amounts of cannabis, as well as

title: Cannabis in France

text: only to Denmark in terms of persons who have ever used cannabis. A poll conducted by CSA in November 2013 indicated that, 55% of French people were opposed to the decriminalisation of cannabis, while 44% said that the prohibition on cannabis is an abridgment of individual liberty. Cannabis in France Cannabis in France is illegal for personal use, but remains one of the most popular illegal drugs. Limited types of cannabis-derived products are permitted for medical uses. During Napoléon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt in 1798, alcohol was not available as Egypt was an Islamic country. In place of alcohol, Bonaparte's

title: Cannabis in Uruguay

text: Cannabis in Uruguay Cannabis is legal in Uruguay, and is one of the most widely used drugs in the nation. President Jose Mujica signed legislation to legalize recreational cannabis in December 2013, making Uruguay the first country in the modern era to legalize cannabis. In August 2014, Uruguay legalized growing up to six plants at home, as well as the formation of growing clubs, a state-controlled marijuana dispensary regime, and the creation of a Cannabis regulatory institute (IRCCA in Spanish). In October 2014 the Government began registering growers' clubs, allowed in turn to grow a maximum of 99 cannabis plants

title: Cannabis in Namibia

text: 20 year jail sentence even for first-time drug offense, regardless of drug type or quantity. Protests were raised against the proposal, particularly by Namibia's creative class and Rastafarian community. Cannabis in Namibia Cannabis in Namibia is illegal for recreational and medical uses, but cannabis and mandrax (methaqualone) are the most popular illicit drugs in the country. Per the 2011 UNODC report, the incidence of annual cannabis usage in Namibia was 3.9% in 2000. The term "dagga" or "dakha" ("grass") is common for cannabis, with a cannabis cigarette termed a "zol" or "joint". In 2015 it was announced that Australian mining

title: Entheogenic use of cannabis

text: doctor". Robert Clarke and Mark Merlin, the authors of "Cannabis: Evolution and Ethnobotany", suggest that: Both early Greek history and modern archeology show that Central Asian peoples were utilizing cannabis 2,500 years ago. The (ca. 440 BCE) Greek "Histories" of Herodotus record the early Scythians using cannabis steam baths. What Herodotus called the "hemp-seed" must have been the whole flowering tops of the plant, where the psychoactive resin is produced along with the fruit ("seeds"). Herodotus also noted that the Thracians, a people who had intimate contact with the Scythians, introduced the plant to the Dacians where it became popular

title: Minors and the legality of cannabis

text: to find it "boring" and no longer want to consume cannabis. There is currently no movement towards decriminalization or legalization of cannabis for minors. Minors and the legality of cannabis Minors and the legality of cannabis is a topic around the world because there are many concerns about cannabis affecting adolescents and minors in negative ways. One example of why people find cannabis use among adolescents bad is because they are at a far greater risk of becoming dependent on cannabis. This is one of many reasons of why many different countries regulate cannabis differently, but still maintain a strict

title: Minors and the legality of cannabis

text: Minors and the legality of cannabis Minors and the legality of cannabis is a topic around the world because there are many concerns about cannabis affecting adolescents and minors in negative ways. One example of why people find cannabis use among adolescents bad is because they are at a far greater risk of becoming dependent on cannabis. This is one of many reasons of why many different countries regulate cannabis differently, but still maintain a strict regulation on cannabis use among minors. The interaction that minors tend to have with cannabis is dependent on their location. Their location can also

title: Cannabis in Israel

text: considered one of the leading medical cannabis suppliers in the world, while the Israeli-American company Cannabics Pharmaceuticals is aiming to put the medicinal compounds of cannabis into a sustained-release capsule in standardized doses. In 2017 it was reported that the Israeli medical cannabis industry could soon be worth "hundreds of millions of dollars", with research innovation in the area being backed by Israel's Ministry of Health. Currently there are about 26,000 registered medical cannabis users, with the number expected to double by 2018. In April 2017, with global demand growing, Israel gave medical cannabis companies the green light to start

title: Cannabis in Gibraltar

text: legalized Sativex oral spray to treat Multiple Sclerosis. Cannabis in Gibraltar Cannabis in Gibraltar is illegal, but due to its proximity to North Africa and to mainland Europe, Gibraltar has frequently been used for cannabis trafficking. Prior to 1957, cannabis trafficking in Gibraltar was limited to small personal amounts by tourists, but with the arrival of the Hippie Trail, larger amounts began to be commercially smuggled, leading Gibraltar to become one of the main entry points to Europe for Moroccan hashish. In the mid-1990s the market began to shift, with decreasing focus on trafficking cannabis and illegal cigarettes, and more

title: Cannabis in Gibraltar

text: Cannabis in Gibraltar Cannabis in Gibraltar is illegal, but due to its proximity to North Africa and to mainland Europe, Gibraltar has frequently been used for cannabis trafficking. Prior to 1957, cannabis trafficking in Gibraltar was limited to small personal amounts by tourists, but with the arrival of the Hippie Trail, larger amounts began to be commercially smuggled, leading Gibraltar to become one of the main entry points to Europe for Moroccan hashish. In the mid-1990s the market began to shift, with decreasing focus on trafficking cannabis and illegal cigarettes, and more on trafficking heroin and cocaine. In 2017, Gibraltar

title: Cannabis in Egypt

text: Cannabis in Egypt Cannabis in Egypt is illegal, but its use is a part of the common culture in the country for many people. Large-scale smuggling of cannabis is punishable by death, while penalties for possessing even small amounts can also be severe. Despite this, enforcement of the law is lax in many parts of Egypt, where cannabis is often consumed openly in cafes. Evidence has suggested that cannabis was present in Egypt since circa 3000 BP. However, whether or not it was used for psychoactive purposes during this time has not been documented. It was stated in a book

title: Cannabis in Australia

text: backlogs in the judicial system caused by what are considered minor cannabis offences and to divert offenders into treatment and counselling. Cannabis-cautioning programs operate in Victoria, NSW, ACT, WA and Tasmania as part of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative. These programmes are policy-based (rather than legislation-based) approaches. Most states also have separate cautioning systems for juvenile offenders. The OZ Stoners cannabis community is "Australia's oldest and largest online cannabis community having begun in 1999" and according to their entry page is "an ever growing wealth of cannabis information and discussions related to but not restricted by; medical cannabis, law and

title: What a Country!

text: What a Country! What a Country! is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from September 27, 1986 to May 23, 1987. It was based on the 1977-1979 British sitcom "Mind Your Language". The series was intended as somewhat of a showcase for comedian Yakov Smirnoff, whose catchphrase provided the show's title. "What a Country!" is set in a class of recent immigrants to the United States who are trying to pass the citizenship test. Their teacher, Taylor Brown (played by Garrett M. Brown) is an American English language teacher, while the students include Nikolai (a Russian taxi driver), Laszlo

title: Cannabis in Guyana

text: Rastafari philosophy gained popularity in Guyana, and along with it came an increased interest in cannabis. In 2015, Guyanan Rastafarians staged a demonstration at the Attorney General's office calling for the decriminalization of cannabis, spurred by the recent arrest of former football star Vibert Butts. The 2006 UN World Drug Report estimated that 2.6% of Guyanese age 15-64 had used cannabis that year, and as of 2009 it was reported as the most prevalent drug in the country. Cannabis is generally sold within Guyana, rather than trafficked abroad. Its cannabis grows year-round, and is of a high grade, but is

title: Cannabis in Benin

text: of cannabis. Cannabis in Benin Cannabis in Benin is illegal. The country is not a major drug producer or consumer, but increasingly serves as a transshipment point for drugs produced elsewhere. Cannabis is the only drug produced locally in Benin, though mostly on a small scale. The "Encyclopedia of Drug Policy" noted in 2011 that over the past two decades, sale of cannabis had increasingly fallen under the control of organized crime syndicates operating regionally, particularly from Nigeria. Porto-Novo emerged as a particular transit point, given its proximity to Nigeria which allowed collaboration with Yoruba smugglers. In 2006, Benin seized

title: Cannabis in Pakistan

text: Cannabis in Pakistan Cannabis in Pakistan is illegal, although in many parts of the country enforcement is lax. Cannabis is widely consumed in Pakistan as charas and bhang. A 1983 report by the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board states that drug usage was largely stable in the 1950s-1970s with opium and cannabis being common, but there was an upsurge in cannabis usage by middle class youths in the late 1960s and early 1970s due to the influence of Western pop culture. However, by the 1980s the habit fell from fashion in the middle class. Under the Control of Narcotics Substance Act

title: 420 (cannabis culture)

text: just south of Coeur d'Alene, with Mile Marker 419.9. In Goodhue County, Minnesota, officials have changed "420 St" street signs to "42x St". In 2003, California Senate Bill 420 was introduced to regulate medical marijuana use, in deliberate reference to the status of 420 in marijuana culture. An unsuccessful 2010 bill to legalize cannabis in Guam was called Bill 420. As the country dial-code of the Czech Republic is 420 and the rate of cannabis use there is one of the highest in the world, some foreign visitors think that cannabis is legal in this Central European country. However, those

title: Cannabis (drug)

text: tobacco and other substances. It is unclear, however, if the relationship is cause and effect. On October 17, 2018, Canada legalized cannabis for recreational adult use making it the second country in the world to do so after Uruguay and the first G7 nation. The Canadian Licensed Producer system may become the Gold Standard in the world for safe and secure cannabis production, including provisions for a robust craft cannabis industry where many expect opportunities for experimenting with different strains. Laws around use vary from province to province including age limits, retail structure, and growing at home. Cannabis has held

title: Decriminalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States

text: Nixon commissioned the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse to produce an in-depth report on cannabis. The report, entitled "Marijuana: A Signal of Misunderstanding", reviewed existing cannabis studies and concluded that cannabis does not cause physical addiction. Studies conducted in Oregon, California, and Maine within a few years of decriminalization found little increase in cannabis use, compared to the rest of the country; "The most frequently cited reasons for non-use by respondents was 'not interested,' cited by about 80% of non-users. Only 4% of adults indicated fear of arrest and prosecution or unavailability as factors preventing use." In 1997,

title: Cannabis in Canada

text: Cannabis in Canada Cannabis in Canada is legal for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Medicinal use of cannabis was legalized nationwide in 2001 under conditions outlined in the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, later superseded by the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations,<ref name="Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (SOR/2016-230)"></ref> issued by Health Canada and seed, grain, and fibre production was permitted under licence by Health Canada. The federal "Cannabis Act" came into effect on 17 October 2018 and made Canada the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to formally legalize recreational use of the plant. Whereas

title: Cannabis in Arizona

text: million), Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry ($918,000), Sheldon Adelson ($500,000), and Insys Therapeutics ($500,000). Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is a leading opponent to cannabis reform efforts in the state of Arizona. He has made a number of controversial comments on the subject, including telling a military veteran who spoke in support of cannabis legalization "I have no respect for you... because you’re an enemy". Montgomery has also engaged in a multi-year legal battle seeking to overturn the state's medical marijuana law that was approved by voters in 2010. Cannabis in Arizona Cannabis in Arizona is legal for medical

title: Leading Edge Air Foils

text: Leading Edge Air Foils Leading Edge Air Foils LLC (formerly Leading Edge Air Foils, Inc.), usually called LEAF, is an American aircraft parts supplier based in Lyons, Wisconsin. It is a US limited liability company. The company was founded by Bill Raisner in Peyton, Colorado, in the 1980s and claims to be the oldest ultralight aircraft parts supplier. The company specializes in the provision of aircraft parts and aircraft engines and in the past supplied kit aircraft for amateur construction and ready-to-fly aircraft under the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. The company is owned by Bill Read and Mary

title: Cannabis in Sierra Leone

text: Cannabis in Sierra Leone Cannabis in Sierra Leone is illegal, but is widely cultivated and consumed in the country, and exported to neighboring countries and to Europe. Cannabis is known locally as diamba. Cannabis is believed to have become commonly cultivated in Sierra Leone well before it became widespread in West Africa. Midwives used it as anaesthesia for childbirth, and fishermen used it to deal with their difficult labors. An 1851 journal article reported that cannabis had been "long in use" in the interior of Sierra Leone, and claimed that cannabis seeds were brought to the colony by "Congoes captured

title: Cannabis in Uruguay

text: polls in 2012–2013 by Equipos Mori, Cifra and Factum, 58-66% of Uruguayans opposed legalizing the sale of marijuana while 24-29% supported it. Cannabis in Uruguay Cannabis is legal in Uruguay, and is one of the most widely used drugs in the nation. President Jose Mujica signed legislation to legalize recreational cannabis in December 2013, making Uruguay the first country in the modern era to legalize cannabis. In August 2014, Uruguay legalized growing up to six plants at home, as well as the formation of growing clubs, a state-controlled marijuana dispensary regime, and the creation of a Cannabis regulatory institute (IRCCA

title: Cannabis in New Brunswick

text: Purchases may be made only through Cannabis NB, whether a store or e-commerce site; no advertising of the product is allowed. Cannabis in New Brunswick Cannabis in New Brunswick became legal for recreational use when the Cannabis Act went into force across the country on October 17, 2018. The Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey of 2012 noted that New Brunswick had the lowest proportion of people reporting past-year cannabis use of any Canadian province, at 8.5%. In 2003, Saint John Cannabis Café opened in Saint John, New Brunswick to provide medical cannabis. Though the business was technically illegal,

title: Cannabis in South Korea

text: Cannabis in South Korea Cannabis in the Republic of Korea is illegal for recreational use. In November 2018, the country's Narcotics Control Act was amended and use of medical cannabis became legal, making South Korea the first country in East Asia to legalize medical cannabis. While cannabis use has arisen in South Korea since the 1970s, it remains far less popular than chemical drugs such as methamphetamine; of 11,916 people arrested for drug crimes in 2015, only 1/100 were for cannabis-based drugs. Cannabis was an important crop in ancient Korea, with samples of hempen fabric discovered dating back as early

title: Cannabis in Minnesota

text: Cannabis in Minnesota Cannabis in Minnesota is illegal for recreational use, but permitted for medical use. Possession of personal amounts was decriminalized in 1976. In 1976, during a short-lived wave of decriminalization in the country, Minnesota reduced the penalty for possession for 42.5 grams or less to a petty misdemeanor. The "Minnesota Medical Marijuana Act" creates a patient registry under the Department of Health relating to the therapeutic use of medical cannabis. It authorizes the use of medical cannabis in limited forms for certain qualifying medical conditions and regulates the distribution and manufacture of medical cannabis. It also creates a

title: Cannabis in India

text: Cannabis in India Cannabis in India has been used since as early as 2000 BCE. In Indian society, common terms for cannabis preparations include charas (resin), ganja (flower), and bhang (seeds and leaves), with a milkshake made from bhang being one of the most common legal usages in India. As of 2000, per the UNODC the "prevalence of abuse" of cannabis in India was 3.2%. According to the UNODC’s World Drug report 2016, the retail price of cannabis in India was per gram, the lowest of any country in the world. "Bhanga" is mentioned in several Indian texts dated before

title: Cannabis in Bhutan

text: Cannabis in Bhutan Cannabis in Bhutan is illegal, but grows prolifically in the country and has multiple traditional uses, such as feeding pigs and producing textiles. Awareness of cannabis as a drug seems limited in Bhutan, with some authorities tracing its arrival to the legalization of television in 1999; prior to that point, cannabis was mostly thought of as a fodder to fatten pigs. The International Narcotics Control Board noted in 2002 that Bhutan had no history of cannabis abuse, but the government had recently raised concerns about drug abuse, particularly by the young, and taken an interest in eradicating

title: What Is Truth

text: Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at Number 4. It also reached number 1 on the "RPM" Country Tracks chart in Canada. What Is Truth "What Is Truth" is a single by American country music artist Johnny Cash released in February 1970. Generally viewed as a protest song, a rarity in country music at the time, the simple criticism of the Vietnam War, and war in general, as well as the stereotypical view of many politically liberal hippies made the song a major crossover hit. The song peaked at number 3 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles. It also became Cash's 12th

title: Supplier evaluation

text: Shawbrook Bank, Tokio Marine Kiln, TSB and Weatherbys Bank. The system is operated by Oxford-based company Hellios Information Ltd. Supplier evaluation Supplier evaluation and supplier appraisal are terms used in business and refer to the process of evaluating and approving potential suppliers by quantitative assessment. The aim of the process is to ensure a portfolio of best-in-class suppliers is available for use. Supplier evaluation can also be applied to current suppliers in order to measure and monitor their performance for the purposes of ensuring contract compliance, reducing costs, mitigating risk and driving continuous improvement. Supplier evaluation and take-on is a

title: Cannabis in Egypt

text: including bosa (cannabis combined with bearded darnel) and a waterpipe smoking blend combined with henbane. The "gozah" is the traditional Egyptian water-pipe; a 1980 Egyptian study noted that smoking was the most popular method of cannabis consumption (89.4% of those surveyed), with the majority of smokers using the water-pipe. A 1925 report noted that hashish that is "mixed with sugar and cooked with butter and flavoring, is made into the candy known in Egypt as manzul, maagun, and garawish". Cannabis in Egypt Cannabis in Egypt is illegal, but its use is a part of the common culture in the country

title: Minors and the legality of cannabis

text: shape their perspective on cannabis, which can influence their usage of cannabis. Cannabis has many purposes, including medicinal, but the general public has started showing an interest in the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis within different countries such as the United States, Uruguay, and the Netherlands. In the United States, where cannabis is not legal on the federal level, states still have the opportunity to legalize cannabis for recreational or medical use if they want. As of 2018, there are 26 states and Washington, D.C. that have legalized some kind of medical cannabis law and eight states that have legalized

title: Supplier evaluation

text: Supplier evaluation Supplier evaluation and supplier appraisal are terms used in business and refer to the process of evaluating and approving potential suppliers by quantitative assessment. The aim of the process is to ensure a portfolio of best-in-class suppliers is available for use. Supplier evaluation can also be applied to current suppliers in order to measure and monitor their performance for the purposes of ensuring contract compliance, reducing costs, mitigating risk and driving continuous improvement. Supplier evaluation and take-on is a continual process within purchasing departments, and forms part of the pre-qualification step within the purchasing process, although in many

text: off to found the Drug Policy Foundation, which was then merged with the Lindesmith Center to become the Drug Policy Alliance in 2000. Members of NORML further split off in 1995 to found the Marijuana Policy Project. In 1990, Alaska voters approved a ballot initiative to recriminalize cannabis, overriding the court decision that legalized cannabis 15 years earlier. Also in 1990, the Solomon–Lautenberg amendment was enacted at the federal level, leading many states to further criminalize cannabis by passing "Smoke a joint, lose your license" laws. These laws imposed mandatory driver's license suspensions for anyone committing a drug offense, even

title: Cannabis in North Korea

text: the country. However, a reply by journalist Keegan Hamilton in a 2014 article in "The Guardian" sought to debunk these as rumors. He cited Matthew Reichel of the Pyongyang Project who notes that ipdambae is actually a mixture of herbs and tobacco, superficially resembling cannabis but unrelated. Cannabis is cultivated industrially, but in the form of low-THC hemp, and while some people may cultivate personal amounts of psychoactive cannabis, its use is not condoned, though it is also unlikely to be punished severely. Cannabis in North Korea The status of cannabis in North Korea is unclear due to the lack