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Bali’s Cannabis-Loving Tourists Find Themselves in Hot Water Over Drug Laws

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The student, who reportedly purchased the cannabis legally in Thailand, claimed that he was unaware of Indonesia’s drug possession laws. His story, among many others, reflects the pressing need for updated drug laws across Bali and the rest of Indonesia amid the rise of global cannabis reform. grams of marijuana in his possession.

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Paper: 10 years of drug policy in Asia: How far have we come? A civil society shadow report

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Countries in Asia implement some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Meaningfully reflect upon the impacts of drug policies on the UN goals of promoting health, human rights, development, peace and security, especially for those most marginalised and vulnerable. Copyright: International Drug Policy Consortium Publication 2019.

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Illinois: Sen Toi Hutchinson To Oversee Implementation of New Cannabis Legalization Law

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Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) is resigning to oversee implementation of the new cannabis legalization law. She informed Senate President John Cullerton yesterday and her law firm today. She’ll also have sway over the Illinois State Police’s policies. Hutchinson has served in the Senate since January of 2009.

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

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Roc NORML is the Rochester chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and we want to make sure the public is aware that statement is simply not true. Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 5 years post (2009) = -27.3%. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1.

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Japan: Ace Attorney series will be used in campaigns to curb cannabis use by “young people”

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Capcom has been working with regional governments in Japan since 2009 in the prevention of crime and raising civic awareness, such as raising the awareness of gubernatorial elections (turnout among young people in Japanese elections is low). Marijuana remains illegal for both recreational and medicinal use.

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DLG Learning Center: Half In, Half Out – Standing Akimbo, LLC v. United States, 594 U.S. (2021)

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But because of a public-policy provision in the Tax Code, companies that deal in controlled substances prohibited by federal law are treated differently. In 2009, Congress enabled Washington D. Federal law makers need to ask themselves during these evolving times, where are we going with marijuana in this country?

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

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Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed. Background.