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Las Vegas Officially Opens First Cannabis Consumption Lounge

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Seven years after adult-use (recreational) cannabis was first legalized in Nevada, a new endeavor is beginning–the opening of cannabis consumption lounges in Las Vegas. With consumption lounges, the program we’re rolling out is very unique. There’s no blueprint, no real example across the nation.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Sparks Increase in Consumption, Study Reveals

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Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? ” Post-legalization, the frequency of past-year cannabis consumption appeared to climb among individuals who self-identified as the following: Hispanic (11.7-15%). Non-Hispanic white (16.6-19.4%).

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Oregon: Cannabis Social Consumption Bill SB 639 Is About Civil Rights

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Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.

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NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes

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The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S. The Details of the NCAA’s Updated Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Testing and Consumption. About the NCAA’s Cannabis Testing and Consumption Policy Shift . Since most of the U.S.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

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Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Charged for Cannabis Consumption During Court Testimony

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Virginia Cannabis Laws Should Protect Legal Consumption. Even local legislators, such as Senator Jennifer Boysko, a representative of Loudoun County, noted that there’s a history of not protecting victims in cases such as these, when instead they should be treated with “respect and dignity.” View original article.

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Kansas’ Medical Cannabis Woes, TikTok’s Cannabis Content, & Rhode Island’s Recreational Legalization

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A Kansas medical cannabis bill fell short, a new study broke down TikTok cannabis content by the numbers, and Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis. Kansas legislators are now expected to work through the summer to create a more “complete” medical cannabis bill. Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Cannabis.