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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

CannaMD

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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Colorado may see its biggest overhaul of marijuana laws since recreational legalization – Cannabis Business Executive

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As recently as 2014, the vast majority of medical and recreational cannabis sold in Colorado was flower and only 11% was the high-potency concentrates consumed through dab rigs or vape pens. By 2019, concentrates took up a third of the market and flower was below 50%. Read more at The Denver Post ]. View original article.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). It also goes against the principle of harm reduction, which is one basis of medical cannabis legalization policy.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law.

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Does Involvement in the Cannabis Industry Preclude Your Business From Bankruptcy Protection?

Cannabis Law Report

Despite the growing public acceptance of marijuana and the fact that a majority of states have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes (37 states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana legislation), federal law still treats marijuana cultivation and sale as a criminal offense. See 21 U.S.C. § 801, et seq.

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420 friendly hotels in Denver, Colorado

The Cannigma

Even in our era of coast-to-coast cannabis legalization, not every place you stay will turn a blind eye (or nose) to cannabis smoke, and a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door might not be enough to allow you to get high in peace. In 2012, Colorado passed Amendment 64 , legalizing recreational cannabis in the state.

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Cannabis Scams 3.0

Canna Law Blog

We have more publicly traded cannabis companies than ever thanks to continued state-by-state legalization and the 2018 Farm Bill. Spotting a pump and dump in cannabis means looking for: a) drastic upticks in stock price on the back of b) highly concentrated stock promotion with c) no real commercial reason to justify the rise.

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