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JAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked with Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants

NORML

“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales].

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Minnesota: Adult Use Legalization Law Takes Effect Next Week

NORML

“Nearly half of all Americans now reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal," NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "To To date, no state has moved to either curtail or repeal these legalization laws.

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Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week

NORML

Beginning on July 1, those age 21 or older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates. The post Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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Montana: Adult-Use Legalization Law Takes Effect

NORML

Adults may legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana and/or privately cultivate up to four mature cannabis plants. The post Montana: Adult-Use Legalization Law Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Not Are Associated with Lax Attitudes Toward Drugged Driving

NORML

The study's authors reported: “Current cannabis users in recreational and medical only cannabis states were significantly less likely to report driving within three hours of getting high in the past 30 days, compared to current users living in states without legal cannabis.".

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don’t Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts

NORML

Researchers concluded, "We see no evidence that liberalized cannabis policies are directly associated with increased smoking behaviors among young adults.". The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don’t Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts appeared first on NORML.

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Germany Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Germany has legalized recreational cannabis Germany’s new laws legalize possession by adults of up to 25 grams (around 1 ounce) of cannabis for recreational use. Each cannabis club will need a permit to operate, and this permit will be valid for up to seven years, with the possibility of an extension.