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

NORML

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. Change ( +/-) from previous year. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

London law firm Mackrell Turner Garrett, together with a leading food and trading standards barrister, were instructed by the Cannabis Trades Association UK (CTA) to make representations to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). He lectures widely on EU consumer and trading standards law. Notable cases.

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Fourteen Years Later, Wanda James Sustains Simply Pure’s Mission

Veriheal

Wanda James’ entrance into the cannabis industry occurred in 2004, when she and Durrah relocated to Colorado. James Continues Advocacy, Social Justice Work In the political realm, James has been involved in the management of two congressional campaigns, including that of Representative Jared Polis, who now serves as Colorado Governor.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Framings that more often carried a negative tone were related to poor evidence and safety issues.