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Rhode Island Legalizes Cannabis for Recreational Use

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On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022.

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Connecticut Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis. Employers must put such policies in writing and make them available to employees and prospective employees.

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Rhode Island Legalizes Cannabis for Recreational Use

Cannabis Law Report

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022.

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

Cannabis Law Report

With several states contemplating legalization of recreational marijuana, and federal lawmakers starting the process of federal descheduling , it is a good time to examine the tax implications of legalization. In total, states with licensed markets collected $1.7 In total, states with licensed markets collected $1.7 Tax Design.

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Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States

Cannabis Law Report

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Connecticut.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. Support for per-se laws was higher among those in states that legalized recreational marijuana and in states with per-se laws.

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U.S. States with Legal Recreational Marijuana

The Herb Collective

And, other states allow people to use marijuana for recreational use. Here are those states: Alaska Marijuana has been legal for recreational use since February 2015 in Alaska. Colorado Possession, consumption and retail sale of marijuana was made legal in November 2012. Other states allow for the use of medical marijuana.