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

Cannabis Law Report

Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. The application of presence-based offences to medicinal cannabis patients appears to derive from the historical status of cannabis as a prohibited drug with no legitimate medical application. 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. Daniel Perkins a b Hugh Brophy a Iain S. methadone) demonstrate a feasible alternative approach. Conclusion.

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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. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. AL resident?

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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

” Had the public intended to alter the laws and policies regarding possession of cannabis in prison settings, they would have stated so explicitly, the court ruled. ” However, the court stipulated that it was not in the business of judging the wisdom of public policies. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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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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California Employers Ease Zero Tolerance on Cannabis

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Confer With a Cannabis Lawyer: Capitalizing on the Los Angeles Marijuana Tourism Market

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

For example, if you are a hotel that hosts individuals who are visiting for marijuana tours just as you would any other, that might not be anything for which you’d need anything more than a commercial general liability policy. Call us at 714-937-2050. May 21, 2018, By Marjorie Miller, Associated Press. More Blog Entries: L.A.