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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

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She generated international headlines when she opened the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in 2009, the nation’s first public-facing cannabis consumption lounge. “I would sum up our policy as ‘do the right thing’ Let’s create legal cannabis policy that acknowledges both science and reality,” Bacca says.

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

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Total % change from pre-legalization (2003) until 5 years post (2009) = -27.3%. 2 years before medical legalization, the largest number of vehicle-related fatalities in the last 17 years. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1. Adult-use passes by ballot. Adult use-sales go into effect. as estimated by the US Census.

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Japan: Ace Attorney series will be used in campaigns to curb cannabis use by “young people”

Cannabis Law Report

Capcom has been working with regional governments in Japan since 2009 in the prevention of crime and raising civic awareness, such as raising the awareness of gubernatorial elections (turnout among young people in Japanese elections is low). Marijuana remains illegal for both recreational and medicinal use.

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Supreme Court Nominee Michelle Childs Sentenced a Man to 12 Years for Selling Eight Ounces of Cannabis

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In 2009, Willie Roy Goodwin went before Richland County Circuit Court Judge J. Childs’s record in the 2009 case would be distinctly at odds with the newfound commitment to criminal justice reform and smart-on-crime policies. Prospect reports. ‘I Michelle Childs to plead guilty. Read more at.

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Cannabis Freedom Alliance Publish Their Inaugural Monthly Newsletter

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The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CFA and its members are marching towards the goal of ending cannabis prohibition. A new report from the Marijuana Policy Project shows that states have collected $7.9 billion in 2020 alone.

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Paper: 10 years of drug policy in Asia: How far have we come? A civil society shadow report

Cannabis Law Report

Countries in Asia implement some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Meaningfully reflect upon the impacts of drug policies on the UN goals of promoting health, human rights, development, peace and security, especially for those most marginalised and vulnerable. Copyright: International Drug Policy Consortium Publication 2019.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

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He won reelection in 2005 and again in 2009. Conclusion: We award Bloomberg a “D-” grade because he does not support the legalization of marijuana and because of his history of anti-marijuana rhetoric and policies. History with marijuana legislation: In 2001, Bloomberg was elected mayor of New York City as a Republican.

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