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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

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Penal Law 220 relates to “controlled substances” offenses which include possession of “concentrated cannabis” which is defined as being more than 2 1/2% by volume of the total volume of cannabis seized. PL 220 then imposes escalating grades of punishment depending on the weight of concentrated cannabis.

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The Tax Foundation: States Projected to Post Higher Marijuana Revenues in 2021

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Taxes play a crucial role in the success of marijuana reform, as competitive prices in a licensed market are key to convert illicit consumption to the legal market. In total, states with licensed markets collected $1.7 In total, states with licensed markets collected $1.7 State Marijuana Tax Collections Continue to Grow.

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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

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The study, which was conducted by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, used technology that was able to successfully determine with 90% accuracy whether or not an individual was intoxicated by the cannabis plant. ” Repurposing Smartphone Sensor Data. The Guardian reports that the U.S.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/8/19

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Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. A subcommittee of the U.S. A Georgia bill to reduce marijuana possession penalties was defeated in a senate committee this week.

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International Cannabis Brand Cookies Opens Its First U.S.-Based Consumption Lounge on West Coast

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Consumption Lounge Will Complement Newest Retail Location in Central California and Feature Cookies’ Line of Top-Shelf Cannabis Products. consumption lounge in Coalinga, a city in Fresno County. Access to the consumption lounge requires an online reservation. COALINGA, Calif.–(BUSINESS Durian Ave. Attendees must be 21+.

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These 4 States Stand a Good Chance at Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2023

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ounces of cannabis and up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates, whereas individuals could grow six marijuana plants at home or 12 per household. ” Oklahoma On March 7, 2023, voters in Oklahoma will cast a collective vote on State Question 820. Adults would also be allowed to possess 2.5

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USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds

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Samples of blood, urine, and oral fluid were collected from study participants before cannabis dosing and then nearly every hour for eight hours after dosing. Javier Álvarez, “The Relationship Between Observed Signs of Impairment and THC Concentration in Oral Fluid,” Drug and Alcohol Dependence , 144 (2014): 231-238, [link].

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