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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. 2 years before medical legalization, the largest number of vehicle-related fatalities in the last 17 years. 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

Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. 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. Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. Road safety. Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

Cannabis Law Report

European Union legislation and policies "; Having regard to Regulation (EEC) no. the European Food Safety Authority and establishes procedures in the. food safety; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. 1881/2006 of the Commission dated 19. December 2006 which defines the maximum levels of some contaminants.

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Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

Cannabis Law Report

Insurance carriers assessing grower and/or dispensary facilities policy applications for D&O, liability, and/or workers compensation coverage. THC metabolism (adapted from Musshoff and Madea, 2006). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Attribution of individual liability in forensic cases.

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MAPS Is 36 Years Old – Doblin Provides Precis Timeline of the Organization

Cannabis Law Report

The FDA formally decided to open the door to psychedelic research in human participants, and later accepted MAPS’ Phase 1 MDMA safety and tolerance study protocol. MAPS completed the first Phase 1 safety study with MDMA and resumed working on a protocol for anxiety associated with cancer. Rick Doblin, Ph.D.,

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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. Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016.