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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

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For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.

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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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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

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Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. Another study published in 2018 found that adult-use legalization was associated with improved crime clearance rates.

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CDC Guidance: Marijuana and Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe

Cannabis Law Report

This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that accounts for current laws in each state where your company operates. A zero-tolerance policy for marijuana may not be possible, depending on your state’s laws. Update your policies as needed.

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US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: “Crash rates jump in wake of marijuana legalization, new studies show”

Cannabis Law Report

Crash rates spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. THE REPORT.

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BusinessCann: Is Luxembourg’s Quest To Introduce An Adult-Use Cannabis Programme Going Up In Smoke?

Cannabis Law Report

The Luxembourg Times reports Ms Tanson as saying: “I can’t confirm anything,” when asked if cannabis was going to be legalized as first proposed by the coalition government in 2018. Neighbours Object. Read full article. Is Luxembourg’s Quest To Introduce An Adult-Use Cannabis Programme Going Up In Smoke?

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Government Owned Cannabis: Better or Bust?

Canna Law Blog

Canada specifically set it up this way under its Cannabis Act (which legalized cannabis in 2018) where provincial governments can decide to take on retail and distribution themselves or cede it to the private sector (or allow for both). at least there was as of 2018). cannabis market. the state should not be in the booze business).