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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

Veriheal

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6

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6 ways you can help free cannabis prisoners

The Cannigma

Cannabis legalization is sweeping the world. But in this green wave, thousands of people are getting left behind – people imprisoned for cannabis. But in this green wave, thousands of people are getting left behind – people imprisoned for cannabis. Cannabis arrests in America. And cannabis is one of the leading charges.

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Maine Cannabis Regulator Unveils New Medical Marijuana Applications

Cannabis Law Report

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. If appropriate for their business models, registered medical cannabis caregivers may choose to convert their registration type to dispensaries.

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24/7 Wall St Publishes Report “States With the Largest Racial Disparities in Marijuana Arrests”

Cannabis Law Report

. > Marijuana possession arrest rate, 2010-2018: 127.62 > Total marijuana possession arrests, 2010-2018: 1351.00. > Marijuana possession arrest rate, 2010-2018: 141.72 > Total marijuana possession arrests, 2010-2018: 6333.00. arrests per 100,000 residents. > Kentucky. >

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New Orleans Decriminalizes Cannabis and Will Pardon 10,000 Cases

SpeedWeed

City leadership in New Orleans got creative to push forward cannabis reform and decriminalization, as the city police struggle to gain back trust. On August 5, the New Orleans City Council passed several agenda items to end penalties for small amounts of cannabis possession and pardon about 10,000 convictions and pending cases.

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The Hemp Standard is 0.3% THC. That Should Be Changed.

Canna Law Blog

As a law firm that has been helping cannabis businesses succeed since 2010, we couldn’t be more excited. This looks like a great decade for cannabis. To briefly summarize, the 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. percent dividing line in the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp is legal.

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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. Adult-use passes by ballot.