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Regulation

Illinois Makes History: First State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Through Legislature

Illinois becomes the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through its legislature, with a strong focus on social equity. Sales begin January 1, 2020.

4 minJun 2019
Regulation

The 2018 Farm Bill: Hemp Legalization Opens a New Frontier for Cannabis Technology

The 2018 Farm Bill legalizes hemp and hemp-derived CBD at the federal level, creating a massive new market opportunity for cannabis technology platforms like Budbo.

4 minDec 2018
Regulation

Michigan and Vermont Legalize: The Legalization Map Keeps Expanding

Michigan becomes the first Midwest state to legalize recreational cannabis, while Vermont takes a legislative approach. The legalization momentum is unstoppable.

4 minNov 2018
Regulation

South Africa's Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Cannabis: Africa's Green Awakening

South Africa's highest court decriminalizes private cannabis use and cultivation, marking a historic moment for cannabis reform in Africa and around the world.

4 minSep 2018
Regulation

Canada Prepares for Nationwide Cannabis Legalization: A Global First

Canada's Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) moves through Parliament, positioning the country to become the first G7 nation to fully legalize recreational cannabis nationwide.

4 minApr 2017
Regulation

Four More States Legalize: Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, and California Join the Movement

The 2016 election wave brings recreational cannabis to four more states. The cannabis industry is reaching critical mass as legalization momentum accelerates nationwide.

4 minNov 2016
Regulation

California's Prop 64: What Cannabis Legalization Means for Tech

California voters pass Proposition 64, legalizing recreational cannabis. This landmark decision opens massive opportunities for cannabis technology companies like Budbo.

3 minNov 2016