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Study: Marijuana Legalization Does Not Increase Crime in Neighboring States

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According to a new study legalizing marijuana for all uses is not associated with an increase in crime in neighboring states. According to NORML, “They reported no evidence to indicate that legalization was associated with any increase in criminal behaviors in bordering states.”

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

Cannabis Law Report

This position statement does not extend to the current debate on the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes. Protection from criminal or civil penalties for patients using therapeutic marijuana and related cannabinoids as permitted under state laws. ? REFERENCES: ¹American Nursing Association: (ANA, 2003).

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CA: DOJ Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The document summarizes more than 20 years of state laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning the growing, distribution and transportation of medicinal cannabis in the Golden State. California has no uniform marijuana policy despite voter-approved initiatives that have legalized medicinal and recreational cannabis.

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World Wide Weed: Risks and Best Practices for Advertising State Legal Cannabis on the Internet

Cannabis Law Report

Users can search for and review cannabis dispensaries, brands, strains, delivery services, and a host of other cannabis or cannabis-related products and services in states in which cannabis has been legalized for medical or recreational use. 5 The CBCC is “having internal discussions about what the appropriate next steps are.”

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Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: The Crusaders, Part 7

Cannabis Law Report

In addition, Curaleaf’s Before your trip: Cannabis laws you should know offers excellent advice for traveling patients: “When you’re packing your bags to make the most of the season’s long days and warm nights, you naturally want to pack, and eventually consume, your cannabis. 2008), and since 2003, the U.S.

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New Study Says. Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors

Cannabis Law Report

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?”

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Further Consideration of the STATES Act

Cannabis Law Report

At the present time, state medical and recreational legalization have no impact on federal drug control laws. Although many states have chosen to legalize medical marijuana and four have legalized recreational use, such state actions continue to conflict with federal law. Emphasis added).

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