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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

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use.

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

NORML

The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state. Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 2018 = -3.3%. Adult use-sales go into effect.

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

NORML

The Rochester advocacy groups are hosting a series of community education and outreach events to mobilize support for immediately passing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (S.1527/A.1617), Safeguarding safety and public health through advertising restrictions, stringent quality control, harm reduction options, and public education.

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June 30: NY – District Attorney Vance Dismisses 4,500 Cannabis Cases

Cannabis Law Report

s Office’s 2018 en masse dismissal of 3,042 cases after the enactment of its “ Decline-to-Prosecute ” policy for marijuana possession and smoking. In 2018, the D.A.’s That undermines public safety. Today’s motion follows the D.A.’s 1), a class B misdemeanor, or PL 221.05, a violation.

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Is Synthetic CBD Legal?

Canna Law Blog

Although the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, the production of the plant and its derivatives – or certain aspects of it – remain prohibited in some states. As a result, many stakeholders are contemplating the idea of using synthetic CBD over its naturally derived counterpart.

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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Today, groups with a decade or less of experience advance policy and conversations alongside the veteran alliances of the movement. NORML acts as a resource for media on cannabis, as well as informs lawmakers, lobbies and other top officials regarding policy. The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA). The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA).

Policy 40
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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Today, groups with a decade or less of experience advance policy and conversations alongside the veteran alliances of the movement. NORML acts as a resource for media on cannabis, as well as informs lawmakers, lobbies and other top officials regarding policy. The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA). The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA).

Policy 40