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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 made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications.

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Australia – Policy Analysis: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy – “there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications”

Cannabis Law Report

Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. Road safety. Medicinal cannabis. Access to treatment.

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Take it to the Limit

The Blunt Truth

As more states legalize medicinal and recreational marijuana use, the conversation about how to manage Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws has become increasingly prevalent– in legal, law enforcement, prosecution, and government circles, amongst others. A similar effort failed in 2006, but many believe it’s time to try again.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Legal Affairs Division – Tamara Colson. Chief among our goals is to simplify participation in the legal market by streamlining licensing and the regulatory framework. Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. Legal Affairs Division – Tamara Colson.

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Metrc Grab Rhode Island Contract

Cannabis Law Report

Rhode Island was an early adopter of medical marijuana, legalizing the program in 2006. While these areas have diverse regulatory frameworks, each jurisdiction shares the common goal of ensuring safe legal cannabis markets. Metrc now holds exclusive government contracts in every region of the U.S and now Rhode Island.

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European Report Spotlights Concerns of Rapidly Evolving HHC Market 

Veriheal

This controversial substance is often blended with appetizing ingredients to create “Cookies and Cream” flavor chocolate bars, Haribo-like gummies, and a truckload of other tempting treats across legal and illegal U.S. Is HHC Legal? states, including disposable vape pens, cartridges, and tinctures. Is HHC Psychoactive?