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

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are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. Also, the medical use of cannabis is legal in more than 36 states. But has this led to more positive cannabis drug tests? But has this led to more positive cannabis drug tests?

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

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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. Cannabis Regulation and Crime Reduction.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

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The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. rejecting job applicants or terminating employees) for off-duty cannabis use.

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South Africa: Chairman Of National Tax Committee Says Govt Fails On All Fronts When It Comes To Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

South Africa could be sitting on a tax revenue gold mine in the form of legal cannabis, says Ettiene Retief, chairman of the National Tax Committee at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). sales tax on medical and recreational sales and a 15% excise tax when the cannabis leaves the grower.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

Cannabis Law Report

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. rejecting job applicants or terminating employees) for off-duty cannabis use.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

In short the study learns that legalized states tend not to have their roads overcrowded with stoned drivers and cannabis users like alcohol users self police their behaviour. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Materials and methods.

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

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However, in a first of its kind lawsuit filed against the city of New York, a former NYPD officer says he was harassed and discriminated against by the NYPD over his use of medically recommended cannabis made by an NYPD medical division doctor by the name of Dr. Joseph Hederman. About Former NYPD Officer Robert Cascalenda.