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Article :The Connecticut Business & Industry Association – Creating Workplace Marijuana Policies

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Interesting read… There are new waters to navigate in the state of Connecticut—legalized recreational use of marijuana and the workplace. . Connecticut is the 19th state to legalize marijuana, permitting the use and possession of marijuana in certain amounts for those aged 21 or older. Policy Considerations.

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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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

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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 Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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In 1937, Congress enacted the Marijuana Tax Act after repealing federal alcohol prohibition in 1933. This policy ensured significant penalties and incarceration for possession, cultivation, and trafficking for anyone found guilty in the U.S. The Roots of Anti-Legalization Efforts in the U.S.

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MJ Biz Publishes Article Illustrating That Many Counties & Cities Giving Up On Anti Regulated Cannabis Policies & Ordinances

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In June, a marijuana shop opened in Union City in the San Francisco Bay Area. Not long ago, most cities would force cannabis retailers into less desirable industrial zones, as if the marijuana industry represented an eyesore. It took a little time but they are getting there. MJ Biz write.

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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

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Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.

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Article – Tax Foundation: How High Are Taxes on Recreational Marijuana in Your State?

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State recreational marijuana taxes are one of the hottest policy issues in the U.S. This election season is full of ballot […].