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Doctor Takes on Marijuana Myths in New Book

Cannabis Law Report

Rebecca Siegel grew up in a generation where the “this is your brain on drugs” public service announcements made people fear what might happen to them if they used any kind of drug, including marijuana. She now is a medical marijuana practitioner who knows what cannabis can do. But she knows marijuana myths persist.

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Maine Finally Allows for Recreational Marijuana Sales in October, 2020

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Maine has had medical marijuana laws on its books since 1999, making it one of the earliest states in the United States to have a medical marijuana program. As for legal recreational cannabis, it was approved of with the passing of the Marijuana Legalization Act in 2016, put forth by Maine’s Question 1.

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New Book Published: “Smoke Signals”

Cannabis Law Report

Project CBD write… A SOCIAL HISTORY OF MARIJUANA—MEDICAL, RECREATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC. The bestselling author of Acid Dreams tells the great American cannabis story—a panoramic, character-driven saga that examines the medical, recreational, scientific, and economic dimensions of the world’s most controversial plant.

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Maine Finally Allows for Reacreational Marijuana Sales in October, 2020

Leafwell

Maine has had medical marijuana laws on its books since 1999, making it one of the earliest states in the United States to have a medical marijuana program. As for legal recreational cannabis, it was approved of with the passing of the Marijuana Legalization Act in 2016, put forth by Maine’s Question 1.

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A Large Deficit Could Trigger New York into Legalizing Recreational Cannabis

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Legalizing cannabis on a recreational level would cause a surge in employment for the state of New York and anywhere else for that matter. Ten years ago, Andrew believed that “recreational” and medical cannabis was a joke. He opposed its legalization and continued support of the decades-old marijuana prohibition laws.

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California marijuana laws: Expert explains AB-2188, law meant to stop employers from punishing workers who use marijuana off-work

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — There are a number of California laws on the books when it comes to marijuana, including. Read More

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CDC Issues Guidance for Employers to Address Possible Marijuana Use by Drivers

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The bulletin, “Marijuana Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe,” recognizes that marijuana use is on the rise due to the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws passed in most states. In fact, according to the CDC, the risk of a motor vehicle crash increases after the driver uses marijuana.

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