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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

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The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. ยง

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New York to legalize adult-use cannabis

The Cannigma

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. New York legalized medical marijuana in 2014 with the passing of Assembly Bill 6357.

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Oregon lawmakers move to prepare for interstate pot commerce

Cannabis Chronicles

Oregon was the first state to decriminalize personal possession, in 1973. It legalized medical marijuana in 1998, and recreational use in 2014. Ten states have legalized recreational marijuana. The Cole memorandum restricts federal marijuana law enforcement in states where pot is legal.

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Majority of Maryland Voters Want Legal Cannabis

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The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. In the past, recreational cannabis is an issue that has not gained much traction in the Maryland General Assembly, but this year may be different as the majority of constituents are in favor. The Road To Legalization.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

Veriheal

Jeffrey Singer, Jacob Rich, Michael Schemenaur, and Robert Capodilupo decided to assess the findings of a study published in 2014 in the American Journal of Public Health that found no correlation between legalized cannabis and risks of mental illness or suicide. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. This disconnect comes from a 2014 re-classification by the Slovenian government. Cannabis in Slovenia.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the stateโ€™s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the stateโ€™s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Gloverโ€™s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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