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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

We analyzed annual administrations of TSCI from 2013–2017, which asked respondents about various dimensions of traffic safety, including driving after marijuana use [ 28 ]. Between 2013 and 2017, approximately 3000 TSCI surveys were completed annually. Materials and methods. Study sample. Accident Anal Prev. 2019;132:105284.

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Why the MRTA gets an A- & the CRTA gets a C-

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The MRTA ( Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act ) was first introduced by Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Senator Liz Krueger in 2013, and has been re-introduced every session since. But our work isn’t over yet and we need to fight for SMART legalization now more than ever!

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Project CBD: FREE SPEECH UNDER ATTACK IN CZECH CANNABIS CRACKDOWN

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Robert Veverka, publisher and editor-in-chief of Legalizace magazine, heads an advocacy organization of the same name. But Veverka felt this decriminalization was far too limited. In 2013, a medical marijuana law was passed , but Veverka notes wryly that it took effect on April 1: “We said that it was indeed an April Fool’s joke.”

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The LGBTQ Leaders in Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

In addition to overseeing House of Saka’s day-to-day operations, Tracey Mason is also President and Creative Director for M3G-Inc, a leading marketing consultancy group she founded in 2013. Dr. Trina Hazzah- Cannabis Veterinarian, Green Nile Inc. Amber is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use. Relevant AAFP Policy. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. and 2.3%, respectively.

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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis

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The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board. However, qualifying patients were forced to wait until 2013 to access the state’s licensed dispensaries for their medicine. Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Decriminalize Drug Possession.

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Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo’s Proposed Marijuana Legalization Budget Plan

NORML

Rhode Island decriminalized minor marijuana-possession offenses in 2013. NORML RI is pleased that in July of 2018, RI House Bill 8355/S. The House Finance Committee will soon hold public hearings on the 2020 budget bill (H 5151), one article at a time (Marijuana is Article 20).