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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

NORML

Sales began January 1. Adult-use passes by ballot. Adult use-sales go into effect. Four years into adult-use sales, net fatalities below 2002 despite rise in population and increased miles traveled.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

The topic of cannabis was first addressed publicly by Bloomberg in 2001, when he was asked in an interview if he had smoked marijuana. In 2013, the then-mayor also supported a proposal that would change marijuana possession from a misdemeanor to a violation. He won reelection in 2005 and again in 2009. And I enjoyed it.”.

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Shryne Group Names Cary Berger as Chief Legal Officer

Cannabis Law Report

Berger will lead the legal function and advise the board and management on all legal, business and policy matters as Shryne solidifies its position as one of America’s leading cannabis companies. launch and was responsible for legal, finance, governmental affairs, and business-related topics in both U.S. reporting into CEO Jon Avidor.

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

NORML

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. Medical patients are restricted from making any consumable or topical products for personal use from their marijuana plant.

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Yes, Washington, You Really Need Cannabis Business Insurance

Canna Law Blog

For those who enjoy a bit of historical grounding , the first business insurance policies in the U.S. Washington’s primary legislation mandating insurance for the cannabis industry was implemented in 2013. There have been several iterations and refinements to those requirements since 2013.

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Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Legislation to Prevent Employers From Terminating Cannabis Users

Veriheal

One of the original authors of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act in 2013 (MCPP) — a law that led to the legalization of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis across the state of Illinois — says that growing demand and acceptance of the federally illegal plant has not reduced the risk of job loss.

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Top Five Drags on the Cannabis Industry

Canna Law Blog

And all court cases on the topic (with the exception of C.H.A.M.P.) In addition, many states opt to err on the side of really robust regulation (mainly to satisfy the rescinded 2013 Cole Memo), which tends to spill into over-regulation in certain contexts such as advertising, marketing, quality assurance testing, and packaging and labeling.