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

NORML

– As advised by the American Automobile Association (AAA), we urgently need more research , and we shouldn’t put arbitrary “per se” driving limits for the presence of THC, as they improperly classify motorists who are not behaviorally impaired. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1.

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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

Cannabis Law Report

A notable example of this is the so-called ‘zero tolerance’ drug driving legal frameworks, which criminalise the presence of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in a driver’s bodily fluids irrespective of impairment. Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

03 percent THC) may in fact provide a financial lifeline to a lot of remaining family farmers. On another occasion in 2006, Willie’s bus was stopped at an agricultural checkpoint in Louisiana while driving from one concert to another.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

The thing was, is that I found that a little bit of cannabis and it could be, it’s really interesting, because it seems to work equally well with THC and CBD. So I did, I open up a dispensary in Eagle Rock in 2006 with a couple of partners called Cornerstone Research Collective. We started out trying to be more Evidence-Based.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

5 The cannabinoid commonly known for its psychoactive properties is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is considered industrial hemp, and can be used for industrial agriculture cultivation. THC, while the marijuana variety contains 5-20% THC. THC, while the marijuana variety contains 5-20% THC.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The recreational use of cannabis is well known and attributed to its power as a psychotropic plant, specifically due to the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The TGA regulations permit applications for most cannabis products but nevertheless distinguish between cannabis products based on CBD and THC. 2016 ; Sznitman et al.

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The Florida Primary Election and Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Fried’s main rival in the Florida primary is Charlie Crist, who in 2006 successfully ran for governor on a Republican ticket. Fried’s departure leaves a big gap in the Florida Cabinet when it comes to cannabis advocacy. ” According to Fried, this constitutes a violation of patients’ Second Amendment rights.