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NORML Remembers Dr. Mark Kleiman

NORML

Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. He further developed his views on cannabis and criminal justice as a professor of public policy at UCLA.

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New Title: Regulating Cannabis: Towards a Unified Market Paperback – 19 July 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Kind words for Regulating Cannabis … “This book clearly demonstrates authority in the field of international drug policy and draws predominantly on the latest evidence in doing so. It is a substantial contribution to an emerging policy issue with a plethora of new knowledge displayed throughout. Contents at a glance.

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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

CannaMD

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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MLT Aikins – Canada: B.C. Allows Cannabis Retailers To Sell Broader Range Of Items

Cannabis Law Report

will soon be allowed to sell cannabis-related clothing, books and other items. This is welcome news for the legal cannabis sector as private licensees will be able to provide customers with a broader range of items. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch of British Columbia announced Policy Directive No.

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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The men appealed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento, which overturned their convictions after determining that while they could not legally eat or smoke pot in prison, possession of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense. The state supreme court weighed in after a challenge from the state attorney general.

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Ready to Lobby?

NORML

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Importing “Drug Paraphernalia” after Eteros and Keirton

Canna Law Blog

The CIT’s decisions ( Eteros and Keirton ) are significant not just because these decisions are the first time a federal court has rejected CBP’s ruling that certain products were drug paraphernalia, but also because the legal basis for the court’s rejection of CBP offers a clear path for other products to not be deemed drug paraphernalia.