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

Veriheal

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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Win Some, Lose Some, Fight Another Day: Cannabis Decriminalized in New York and Full Legalization Discussions Postponed

The Blunt Truth

On July 29, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed state legislation that further decriminalizes the possession of cannabis. Cannabis was first decriminalized in New York in 1977, when the punishment for possession of about an ounce or less of cannabis was reduced from a misdemeanor and jail time to the payment of fines.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Since May 2014, 41 states have enacted Right to Try laws.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even โ€œ repressive โ€ drug policies belie the countryโ€™s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana.

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How Long Does It Take To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In New York?

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana (MMJ) has been legal in the state of New York since the Compassionate Care Act was passed in June 2014. It was officially decriminalized in 2019 , and as of March 2021, has become legal for adult recreational use as well as medical use. Since then, New Yorkโ€™s MMJ scene has expanded rapidly.

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When Will Medical Cannabis Become Available in Missouri?

Veriheal

Currently, medical cannabis is legal in Missouri, and cannabis has been decriminalized generally. Recreational cannabis remains illegal. In 2014, Missouri took its first steps toward legalization. Later that year, the state legalized hemp oil for the treatment of seizures. Sometimes, the process can seem endless.

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The Impact of Cannabis on Prescription Codeine

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These studies have primarily focused on understanding the potential changes in demand for codeine-based medications following the legalization or decriminalization of cannabis in various regions. Individualized Treatment : Cannabis allows for a more personalized approach to pain management.