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At KK2 Trading, we stay on top of cannabis legislation across the globe so that growshops and resellers like yours are ready to grow—literally and strategically. As cannabis policies evolve in both the United States and Europe, understanding the different legalization models is key to making informed decisions. Two Continents, Diverging Frameworks In the U.S., cannabis reform has gained momentum since Colorado and Washington State led the way in 2012. As of 2025, 24 states and Washington D.C. have legalized adult-use cannabis with a variety of rules on possession, cultivation, and sales. Meanwhile in Europe, reform is slower but steadily...

Key Provisions of Slovenia’s Proposed Reform Private Cultivation: Up to 4 plants per adult residence; 6 plants for multi-adult households. Possession Limits: 7g on the go. 150g at home per adult; 300g per multi-adult household. Gifting: Legal gifting to other adults under defined conditions. Prohibitions: No sales, public consumption, or driving under the influence. Driving Limits: 3 ng/mL THC per se threshold; escalating penalties for 3–5 ng/mL and >5 ng/mL. Workplace Protections: Employer cannabis testing prohibited. Context & Public Mandate Slovenia’s National Assembly recently approved a medical cannabis law. Earlier referendums showed strong public support: 66.71% for medical use and...

Historic Vote Opens New Market for Growshops On May 2025, the Czech Chamber of Deputies approved adult-use cannabis legalization. The Senate followed suit, ensuring the law takes effect on January 1, 2026. Growshops and resellers must prepare now to capitalize on legal cultivation and possession provisions. Key Provisions of the Czech Legalization Measure Adults aged 21+ may cultivate up to three plants per private residence. Possession of up to 100 grams of dried cannabis flower is allowed. Penalties for possession above the limit have been significantly reduced. Recreational commerce remains prohibited; only personal cultivation and possession are legalized. Czechia Joins...

Weak Oversight Undermines Portugal’s Medical Cannabis Success Portugal has long been a cornerstone of Europe’s medical cannabis export market, thanks to its favorable climate, low production costs, and investor-friendly regulations. Yet, in May 2025, Operation Erva Daninha uncovered serious compliance failures: 64 search warrants executed, four arrests, 7.3 tonnes of cannabis seized, and €400,000 in cash confiscated. Licensed operators diverted medical-grade cannabis into illicit hashish channels, revealing gaps in INFARMED’s inspection protocols and casting doubt on the credibility of Portuguese supply chains. Cross-Border Fallout and Central Europe’s Opportunity Germany and Poland, major importers of Portuguese cannabis, now face potential supply...