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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

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The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state. Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 5 years post (2009) = -27.3%. 1 year prior to legalization.

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US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: “Crash rates jump in wake of marijuana legalization, new studies show”

Cannabis Law Report

Crash rates spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. THE REPORT.

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Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in the Workplace at the Highest in 25 years

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Between 2002 and 2009, there was a progressive decline in positive post-accident drug tests for American workers. It is imperative employers take the proper steps to create and maintain a policy that addresses cannabis use, build a safety-focused culture, and educate the workforce to keep all workers safe on and off the job.”

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ElleVet Sciences Publishes Safety Study On CBD For Animals

Cannabis Law Report

ElleVet Sciences is pleased to announce the results and publication of the first safety study on the use of hemp CBD/CBDA. The 12-week safety study, conducted by Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, Ph.D., Dr. Wakshlag is currently available for interviews to discuss the results of the safety study as well as his clinical trials.

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European Food Safety Authority Reports Says Eating Hemp Foods May Elevate Ingested THC Levels

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has looked at THC levels in 12 different categories of hemp foods, including hemp oil, breads and teas. The January report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) looked at THC levels in 12 different categories of hemp foods, including hemp oil, breads and teas. EFSA Journal.

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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

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The lack of regulation has raised concerns about consumer safety. Since the unique strain was first produced in 2009, it has been named the best-selling CBD oil in North America. CBD cosmetics producers and sellers require Cosmetic Product Safety Report. Some of the CBD regulations that have been clarified so far in the U.K.

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California Lists THC and Cannabis Smoke as Reproductive Toxins

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Cannabis smoke has been listed as a Prop 65 carcinogen since 2009; THC is a new addition. 1] The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, codified at Health and Safety Code section 25249.5 et seq., Oct 4, 2019. Chemical Reference. Marijuana (Cannabis) Smoke. Footnotes and References. [1] 2] Title 27, Cal.

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