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Rhode Island Legalizes Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

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. What about job applicants?

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. In fact, its history as a dangerous, illicit narcotic is dwarfed by its history as a medicine. We know from other research that over 50% of cannabis consumers consider their use both medical and recreational. In the mid 1990s something changed.

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Significant Decrease in Mental Health Treatment Seen in States With Legal Cannabis

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States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Unveiling these connections could reshape knowledge and understanding of public health implications and policy outcomes in this rapidly evolving field. However, he suggests two potential explanations.

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Illinois: Cook Co. changes cannabis test policy for asst. public defender applicants

Cannabis Law Report

but now they’ve been forced to reverse that policy. A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January.

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New California Laws Will Protect Employees Who Use Cannabis

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In 1996, they were the first state to legalize medical marijuana, followed by the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016. Understanding The New Laws After more than 25 years of legal cannabis in California, employees who use cannabis for recreational or medicinal purposes will no longer have to stress about drug testing.

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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

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The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. ” What Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. §

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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. Next Steps for Employers.