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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

Cannabis Law Report

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. Background. Conclusion.

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Australia – Policy Analysis: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy – “there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications”

Cannabis Law Report

We conclude that in medical-only access models there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications with potentially impairing effects. Others who need to drive are excluded from accessing a needed medication and associated therapeutic benefit.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? OK resident? Pennsylvania. PA resident? VA resident?

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know the law is significant for two main reasons: It does not force public school districts to adopt any policy compelling school personnel to administer medical cannabis products to children; It does give access to the largest public school population in the nation (roughly 6 million).

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UK: A blueprint for the UK Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Aside from the obvious consumer demand for liberalised cannabis policies, the Plan’s headlines focus on the practical opportunities presented by a thriving hemp and cannabis (including CBD) industry. billion in annual tax revenue, and environmental and agricultural benefits aimed at meeting carbon neutrality commitments by 2050.

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25 Cities Sue California to Block Unfettered Marijuana Delivery

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Plaintiffs in the case aren’t collectively opposed to allowing deliveries to continue in cities where the practice is sanctioned, but the state’s updated policy on marijuana delivery goes back on the promise that Prop. Call us at 714-937-2050. 64 made to cities that went neutral on the issue.

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Article: Seeding the future of the British hemp industry

Cannabis Law Report

Open Access Govt write. To stop our farmers from gaining access to this potentially lucrative market, and allow this revenue to flow out of the UK is preposterous. The BHA believe that these three policy changes would enable the UK to become the hemp hub of Europe. A hectare of hemp flower is valued at around £33,000.

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