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

Veriheal

Referring to the findings of the recent study, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano stated: “These conclusions reaffirm the notion that states can sensibly regulate the adult use and sale of cannabis in a manner that doesn’t adversely impact public safety.

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Project CBD Responds to the FDA’s 2023 Statement on CBD

Project CBD

But as for nonpharmaceutical CBD — the FDA insists it’s too risky for public consumption. It’s worth noting that cannabidiol (CBD), as a whole plant option or derivative has been available since 2010, and millions of people have used CBD products without apparent harm.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

The Blunt Truth

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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

Veriheal

are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. The positivity rates in 2021 and 2022 were more than 30%, the highest since the all-time low in 2010-2012. As many states across the U.S. The positivity for cannabis in the U.S. in 2021 and 4.3%

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. AZ resident? MD resident?

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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

Unfortunately, the government has so far failed to exploit a massive, untapped market for recreational cannabis consumption, both locally and globally, Retief said. This excludes tax on industrial hemp, which the state legalised in 2010. Health and safety standards and supply chain controls also need to be determined.

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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

The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Because THC presence is an imperfect proxy for impairment [ 10 ], driving data may be limited in clarifying what traffic safety risks, if any, are associated with permissive marijuana policies.

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