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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. Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 5 years post (2009) = -27.3%. 1 year prior to legalization.

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Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in the Workplace at the Highest in 25 years

Veriheal

Between 2002 and 2009, there was a progressive decline in positive post-accident drug tests for American workers. It is imperative employers take the proper steps to create and maintain a policy that addresses cannabis use, build a safety-focused culture, and educate the workforce to keep all workers safe on and off the job.”

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US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: “Crash rates jump in wake of marijuana legalization, new studies show”

Cannabis Law Report

Crash rates spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. THE REPORT.

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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. A new report from the Marijuana Policy Project shows that states have collected $7.9 billion in 2020 alone.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

She held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom from 2009 to 2010, including Budget Office Policy Assistant, Director of Scheduling and Deputy Board Liaison. Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch.

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California Lists THC and Cannabis Smoke as Reproductive Toxins

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis smoke has been listed as a Prop 65 carcinogen since 2009; THC is a new addition. 1] The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, codified at Health and Safety Code section 25249.5 et seq., Oct 4, 2019. Chemical Reference. Marijuana (Cannabis) Smoke. Footnotes and References. [1] 2] Title 27, Cal.

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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

Veriheal

The survey found that from 2009-2019 there were “no change” in the rate of cannabis consumption among high school students. The study also found that long term consumption “increased during 2009–2013 and then decreased during 2013–2019,” solidifying what advocates have long known and argued.