Here are some recent news updates on the medicinal cannabis landscape in Italy:**Italian Court Rules Hemp Flower and Leaves Are Not Narcotic in Latest Victory for Industry**In a major victory for the Italian cannabis industry, a court in Rome has ruled that hemp flower and leaves are not narcotic substances. This decision could have significant implications for the regulation of cannabis in Italy, as it could pave the way for the legalization of hemp flower for recreational use.[Image of Hemp flower and leaves]**Italy’s CBD Industry Faces New Blow as Government Decrees CBD Oil as Narcotic Substance**The Italian government has dealt a blow to the country’s CBD industry by decreeing that CBD oil is a narcotic substance. This decision has caused confusion and dismay among CBD producers and consumers, and it could have a significant impact on the industry.[Image of CBD oil]**Italian Military Halts Production of Medical Cannabis Production Piling Pressure On Supply Chain**The Italian military, which is the sole producer of medical cannabis in the country, has halted production at its Florence facility due to a chronic shortage of personnel. This could have a significant impact on the availability of medical cannabis in Italy, as the country imports most of its cannabis from other countries.**Italy Makes Fresh Push to Regulate ‘Cannabis Light’**The Italian government has tabled proposals aiming to regulate the nation’s booming ‘cannabis light’ industry. These proposals would allow the sale of low-THC hemp flower for consumption, but they would also impose strict regulations on the industry.[Image of Cannabis light]**The Italian Military’s Monopoly On Medical Cannabis Production Is Strangling Market Growth New Data Suggests**The Italian military’s monopoly on medical cannabis production is strangling market growth, new data suggests. A new report by the business of cannabis found that the Italian military only produced 101.904kg of medical cannabis in 2021, a fraction of the total demand.[Image of Italian military]As you can see, the medicinal cannabis landscape in Italy is complex and ever-changing. The recent court ruling and government decree have created uncertainty for the industry, and it is unclear how the situation will evolve in the future.