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Marijuana Arrests Drop Rapidly in Illinois’ Top 5 Largest Suburbs

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. “A major reason for the decline in arrests is a 2016 change in state law that moved to issue citations instead of arrests for possession of small amounts of marijuana”, states the AP. There hasn’t been a concentrated effort to sit there and look at cannabis differently,” Joliet Sgt. Christopher Botzum said.

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NJ Lawmakers Look To Introduce Legislation Banning Cannabis Consumption By Specific Workers – 4 Bills Submitted So Far

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Robert Singer (R-Ocean), would amend the state’s recreational marijuana law to ban cannabis consumption for any employee who operates heavy machinery or uses weapons, or whose use of cannabis would “put the public at risk.” 2616 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 220th LEGISLATURE. introduced. SENATE, No. INTRODUCED MAY 12, 2022.

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

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Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. Objective: Since 2012, 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. 2007, Shults et al., 2007, Shults et al.,

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Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

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And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. Supporting legalization is not enough.