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Two years after the country’s highest court ruled that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional, Mexico is finally on track to become the third country to fully legalize weed.
In a press conference earlier this week, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged that lawmakers will work to pass an adult-use legalization bill once they reconvene next month. López Obrador said that legislators “are going to decide freely, listening to the opinion of all the parties,” Marijuana Moment reports. “There have already been consultations, and if they are going to decide on this matter, that is, there is going to be a legal reform.”
On October 31st, 2018, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that the prohibition of cannabis violated citizens’ constitutional right to the “free development of personality.” As part of the ruling, the court imposed a one-year deadline for lawmakers to pass a legalization bill. Lawmakers ended up missing that deadline, however, as they debated the fine details of legalization.
The court extended the deadline into 2020 to give lawmakers more time to discuss the bill, but the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the process even further. But, at long last, the legalization bill is on the agenda for the country’s next legislative session, which begins on September 1st. This time, President López Obrador believes that lawmakers will be able to meet the final deadline of December 15th, and indicated that he will sign the bill once it reaches his desk.
As it stands now, the current bill would allow adults aged 18 or older to possess up to 28 grams of weed for personal use. Personal possession of up to 200 grams would also be decriminalized. Each individual would be allowed to grow up to 20 plants, yielding up to 480 grams of weed, and medical patients could apply to grow even more weed at home. Hemp and CBD will remain exempt from these limitations.
The bill would also create a decentralized government agency to handle cannabis business regulations and licensing. Once these regulations are established, licensed retailers could begin legally selling weed to adults, subject to a 12 percent sales tax. In contrast to Canada and most US states, Mexicans would be allowed to smoke weed in public, except in spaces that have already been designated as smoke-free areas.
Senator Julio Ramón Menchaca Salazar, author of the legislation, has argued that weed tax revenue will provide a new revenue stream for the country, which is especially critical in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Advocates of the bill also note how adult-use legalization in US states has already cut into the profits of Mexican drug cartels, and Mexico’s own legalization would likely hurt the cartels even further.
While optimistic that the bill will pass this year, Sen. Salazar said that lawmakers still have several issues to iron out. Advocates are hoping to add additional social justice reforms to the bill, including protections for weed consumers and social equity measures to ensure fairness in the legal weed industry. Lawmakers also hope to add provisions to ensure that local farmers have a chance to participate in the market, rather than allowing it to be dominated by wealthy foreign cannabis companies.
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U.S. Army veteran Derek Harris, who was sentenced to life in prison over $30 worth of weed, has gone home a free man.
As previously reported by MERRY JANE, Harris got busted in 2008 for selling 0.69 grams of marijuana to an undercover agent. For this alleged offense, a judge initially sentenced Harris to an outrageous 15 years in prison. And then it got worse.
In 2012, Harris fell prey to Louisiana’s obscene Habitual Offender Law, a nightmarish legal code that empowers judges to increase penalties after an inmate has already been sentenced. Suddenly, Harris’s term was upped to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Yes, you read that correctly.
Nearly a decade later, Harris’s work with attorneys from The Promise of Justice Initiative (PJI) resulted in a landmark Louisiana Supreme Court decision that changed everything and may have far-reaching positive consequences.
Harris’s sentence was reduced to time served, followed by an order for him to be released. After more than nine years behind bars, Harris has walked free from the Louisiana State Penitentiary and returned to the life that was stolen from him. Now a fresh set of challenges begins.
The PJI reported that Harris worked in the prison hospital for years. He presently has no job and is in need of “medications and other necessities to get him started in his new life.” A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Harris with this transition.
“Supporting Derek did not end with overturning his egregious life sentence and it did not end the day he walked out of Angola,” stated Cormac Boyle, a PJI lawyer who represents Harris. “Righting the harms done to a person through incarceration includes supporting their health, housing, and adjustment to their long-deserved freedom. We need all the help we can get.”
The lawsuit that ultimately won Harris his freedom stemmed from his lack of proper representation while getting sentenced. After hearing the case, all but one member of the Louisiana Supreme Court voted to allow Harris a new hearing.
In his majority opinion on the ruling, Chief Justice John Weimer wrote that Harris “developed a substance abuse problem after returning from his honorable military service in Desert Storm, and his prior offenses were nonviolent and related to his untreated dependency on drugs.”
The court’s decision not only liberated Harris, it was a landmark victory that defies and undermines a1996 ruling that barred inmates from legally battling their “post-conviction” penalties.
“Mr. Harris’s resentencing gives hope to many others around the state who have unjustly suffered under the Habitual Offender Law,” the PJI stated on its website. “(They) will now be able to challenge their sentences post-conviction.”
“This delayed justice was a terrifying ordeal for Derek and his family,” wrote Mercedes Montagnes, PJI executive director, in a statement. “As COVID-19 rates continue to rise in DOC facilities, every day spent in Angola was a tremendous risk for Derek’s health and safety… [now] Promise of Justice Initiative will continue to fight for the release of all those who should be home safe with their families.”
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Sativa; Indica; Hybrid. When you step into the world of getting high, these plant types are the first terms you’ll learn. And though we think of sativas to provide upper effects, indicas to provide sleepy effects, and hybrids to fall somewhere along the happy medium, the truth is that there are so many strains under each umbrella that we could never establish a real 1:1 plant type to effects relationship.
So if you’re wanting to try sativas, it’s way more important to know cannabis genetics than it is to generalize the whole family. And with thousands of cannabis strains out there, all providing different effects, it’s a little daunting to choose which sativas to try — especially if you’re new to them.
But because I love you, and I love weed, I’ve dwindled that list down to seven frequent flyers. These selections are a mixture of sativa strains that are among the easiest to find, known for THC content, and renowned within weed culture. These are the best sativa strains.
Named after the famous cannabis activist and author, Jack Herer is thought to be a complex mix of Northern Lights #5, Shiva Skunk, and Haze. The strain is known for producing a wicked mix of piney and spicy notes. One sniff and you may detect black pepper stacked on top of pine needles.
When smoked, most consumers expect Jack to provide a rush of cerebral energy that pairs great for daytime activities. Looking to get your morning started right with a proper wake and bake? Jack might be it. Looking for a boost in energy before going for a lake run? Jack might be it for that too.
Jack Herer has been used to create many other popular strains including Black Jack, Super Jack, and XJ-13.
Durban Poison is a pure sativa landrace strain from South Africa on any list of best sativas that you’ve probably ever read. It’s beloved for having extremely sticky buds that provide a sweet, sometimes ammonia-like fragrance, sending your senses on a euphoric ride before the smoke even touches your lungs.
As far as effects, Durban covers the entire spectrum. Smoke a little bit and you might feel energized and ready for the day. Smoke a lotta bit and you’ll probably feel stuck to the couch. This strain is the perfect example of why you can’t just look at sativas as upper strains, since too much Durban could lead directly to a fat nap.
Durban Poison is often suggested for anyone that wants to get high and do creative activities like painting or crafting. Just one of the best, really.
Green Crack is another strain that you absolutely have to mention when talking sativa strains. Like most of the old school strains, no one can truly confirm the genetics, but Green Crack is believe to be a cross of between a 1989 Super Sativa Seed Club, a Skunk #1, and an Afghani landrace. The result produces dense, citrus-flavored buds that many love for their orangey-mango terpenes.
Though beautiful to the eyes and taste buds, the effects are the real reason so many people champion Green Crack. Commonly, it hits people with a super surge of cerebral effects that creep into the body. It ends up feeling like you just domed 16 ounces of the purest Columbian coffee after a few hits.
If you came into this list looking for a caffeine replacement, or just something that’ll make cleaning your entire house a little more enjoyable, put Green Crack in your pipe and smoke it.
Tangie is one of those strains that you either love to death or you once loved to death and now you’re incredibly tired of it. That said, both situations mean that it’s amazing and should be in the lungs of each sativa lover at least once.
Tangie is an old school sativa that was created by crossing either California Orange with a Skunk hybrid, or Tangerine Dream with a Skunk hybrid. The result produces an unmistakable orange aroma that carries directly over to the smoke, so if you’re looking for bold citrus flavors, there’s no need to entertain anything else here.
As far as effects, Tangie is a fun sativa like Durban Poison that could sit you on your ass if you smoke too much of it. Truthfully, this is the case for most cannabis strains.
Still, a small bowl of Tangie will have most people feeling uplifted and focused, but a fat doink of it will probably have you in this euphoric haze that’ll last for hours. It’s that type of euphoric haze that has you feeling stoned, but won’t exactly level out unless you go to sleep for a bit.
Super Silver Haze is well-known for being a great daytime strain that provides an energetic boost for anyone shaking off the cobwebs. It was created by crossing Shiva Skunk, Haze, and Northern Lights #5. The result gave the world an earthy and citrusy strain that makes most consumers report energetic, euphoric, and arousing effects.
Personally speaking, it’s one of my favorite wake ‘n bake strains, but you better be ready to get right to work after, else the energy rush may be a little tough to handle.
Strawberry Cough is famous for its sweet, berry fragrance and flavor. If you want a fruity sativa, you’ve found your next favorite smoke. This sativa-dominant hybrid is reportedly a cross of Haze and Strawberry Fields. Going by what we know about strains with Haze genetics, it’s easy to see why this strain makes most people feel focused and creative.
Strawberry Cough is perfect for anytime consumption, but it especially hits before running through the day’s to-do list.
Sour Diesel is one the most famous stains in the world. So famous that rappers NORE and Styles P made a song about it.
Sour Diesel is a 90% sativa-dominant hybrid that breeder Asshole Joe made when he accidentally crossed a Chemdog 91 plant with a Super Skunk. The result gave us a funky plant with a mix of citrus and gassy aromas. Though famous for how it smells and tastes, Sour D is best known for its potent high, leaving consumers feeling nicely relaxed and stoned, but not out for the count. Plenty of people choose this strain for a daytime remedy for various issues.
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