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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

Veriheal

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. ยง

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

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When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29 Building on Previous Findings.

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Could A New Constitution Mean Recreational Cannabis in Chile?

Cannabis Law Report

With a new constitution being written, itโ€™s quite possible that weโ€™ll soon see legalized recreational cannabis in Chile. If a new constitution means recreational cannabis will be legalized in Chile, the total will be up to five countries! If cannabis isnโ€™t mentioned, how will new constitution mean recreational cannabis in Chile?

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Michigan: City of Port Huron will no longer consider marijuana use a disqualification for job applicants

Cannabis Law Report

The city of Port Huron will no longer consider marijuana use a disqualification for job applicants โ€” nor, a policy violation for most employees when off the clock โ€” under an administrative order issued this week. The voters of this state and this city have spoken, and we need to update our policies accordingly.โ€.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Gloverโ€™s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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Buying Cannabis in Bangkok, Thailand

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In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. Recreational marijuana is still a grey area as the Cannabis and Hemp Bill that was introduced in June has still not completely passed, so there are a lot of regulatory loopholes for consumption and for recreational smoking.