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

NORML

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The OJL seeks to right these wrongs as well as provide a model for other states to implement a more just version of cannabis legalization.

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In states with legal cannabis, teen use triggers concerns

Cannabis Chronicles

DENVER — The first two states to legalize recreational marijuana are starting to grapple with teenagers’ growing use of highly potent pot, even as both boost the industry and reap huge tax windfalls from its sales. Policy seems to have outpaced science, and in the best of all possible worlds, science would allow us to set policy.”.

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The Federal Legality of CBD Smokable Products

Canna Law Blog

In the last few weeks, we have received a growing number of inquiries pertaining to the legality of smokable products infused with cannabidiol derived from industrial hemp (“CBD Smokables”), including vape pens and pre-rolled hemp flower joints. This post provides a brief overview of the current legal status of these products.

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Supreme Court Nominee Michelle Childs Sentenced a Man to 12 Years for Selling Eight Ounces of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

In 2009, Willie Roy Goodwin went before Richland County Circuit Court Judge J. Even my lawyer was telling everybody weed was about to be legalized, it wasn’t anything serious.”. Childs’s record in the 2009 case would be distinctly at odds with the newfound commitment to criminal justice reform and smart-on-crime policies.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

We awarded higher grades to candidates who currently support legalizing marijuana and even better grades if they have openly supported legalization for more than just the past couple years. We used the candidates’ websites and social media as a litmus test of their dedication to the legalization of marijuana. And I enjoyed it.”.

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Cannabis Freedom Alliance Publish Their Inaugural Monthly Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CFA and its members are marching towards the goal of ending cannabis prohibition. Pursuing a tax regime that allows legal cannabis to compete with and ultimately eliminate the illicit market.

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