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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

NORML

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. PL 220 then imposes escalating grades of punishment depending on the weight of concentrated cannabis. Legal Provisions.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. The research, backed by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), involved 20 people who either ate or vaporized cannabis with varying levels of THC. April 5, 2021.

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How to lower your cannabis tolerance

The Cannigma

Fortunately, we’ve come a long way since then towards understanding how drugs affect the brain, along with decriminalization and legalization of cannabis. The brain is heavily saturated with CB1 receptors, which are responsible for numerous important functions like memory and reward, as well as the intoxicating effects of THC.

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What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . While the government of Mexico already decriminalized possession of up to 5 grams of marijuana in 2009, more wide ranging legalization lagged far behind for nearly a decade. . A police officer in Mexico City (Shutterstock).

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Raises the cap on THC limits from three percent to 13 percent.

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6 Important Things You Need To Know About The Types Of Medical Marijuana

PrestoDoctor

In 2017, 21 states decriminalized the use of marijuana and legalized its possession in small amounts. This type is ideal because it offers all the advantages of the flower and concentrates minus the danger that comes with inhaling the smoke or vapor. CBD and THC are the two main compounds present in marijuana pills.

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6 Important Things You Need To Know About The Types Of Medical Marijuana

PrestoDoctor

In 2017, 21 states decriminalized the use of marijuana and legalized its possession in small amounts. This type is ideal because it offers all the advantages of the flower and concentrates minus the danger that comes with inhaling the smoke or vapor. CBD and THC are the two main compounds present in marijuana pills.