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Veriheal
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6 billion annually.
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
In South Dakota, the possession or consumption of any amount of cannabis is illegal. Additionally, cannabis is not decriminalized. Another cannabis measure in 2010 failed by an even greater majority of 63 percent voters opposed. South Dakota Initiated Measure 26, Medical Marijuana Initiative (2020).
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NORML
APRIL 2, 2019
While serving as mayor of Burlington, Vermont in the 1980’s, he called for decriminalizing drug possession and treating substance abuse as a public health issue. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization. NORML endorsed his campaign for New Jersey’s Senate seat in 2010. That’s a mistake.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 2, 2020
Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. You must be 21 or over to possess, purchase, or use recreational cannabis. No one should serve jail time for marijuana consumption.
The Joint Blog
MARCH 4, 2021
According to the Associated Press, Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin. Virginia lawmakers have officially legalized marijuana – though it won’t take effect for some time.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 10, 2020
DECEMBER 31, 2019 | This issue of the Rocky Mountain Economist provides an update on the economic impacts of the marijuana industry in Colorado and evaluates signs of maturation within this industry nearly six years after the first recreational marijuana storefronts opened. The State of the Cannabis Industry in the Nation.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2021
We tabulated responses to questions about driving after marijuana use from the Traffic Safety Culture Index based on demographic factors, recreational and medical marijuana policies, and per-se marijuana laws. Support for per-se laws was higher among those in states that legalized recreational marijuana and in states with per-se laws.
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