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What to Do About the Worrisome Cannabis Vaping Trend Among Adolescents

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According to a recent report published in JAMA Pediatrics , the number of adolescents who reported vaping cannabis within the previous 30 days has increased substantially since 2013—specifically, from 1.6% After the 2019 vape crisis that resulted in at least 68 deaths across the U.S., The Vape Crisis and Illicit Market Products.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

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

Cannabis Law Report

These subjective effects peaked on average three to five hours after oral administration and zero to one hour after vaped administration. Study participants’ cognitive and psychomotor functioning were negatively impacted after all oral and vaped doses of cannabis except for the lowest vaped dose, which contained 5 mg THC.

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NORML – Louisiana Update: Changes in State’s Cannabis Laws Take Effect

Cannabis Law Report

Several laws amending the state’s marijuana policies take effect today. Several other states that have either legalized or decriminalized the use of marijuana by adults have enacted similar prohibitions on police conduct. Violators will be subject to a $100 fine.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization. AL resident? Update : H.

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Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States

Cannabis Law Report

The Hall Act expressly does not allow for the use of cannabis products that are smoked or vaped, baked goods, or candies. Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder.