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New York Governor Cuomo Leaves Marijuana Legalization Out of State Budget

NORML

Marijuana prohibition has not increased public safety. According to a Human Rights Watch report published in 2012, people who enter the criminal justice system with an arrest for public possession of marijuana are no more likely to be threats to public safety than someone who has not been arrested.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. AZ resident? California.

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Ohio Doubles Access to Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

SpeedWeed

times higher than the arrest rate for white individuals from 2010-2019, and their conviction rate was 3.9 The study and the workgroup both prioritized legalization that ensures equity, consumer safety and restorative justice. The post Ohio Doubles Access to Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

Multiple sclerosis qualifies one for getting access to medical cannabis in some states in the US. In 2005, a group of researchers was looking into the effectiveness and long-term safety of tetrahydrocannabinol for MS. However, not all patients respond to these treatments well enough, and some don’t respond at all.

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Can You Get Fired For Having An MMJ Card In New Jersey?

MMJ Recs

New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has been a game-changer for many patients, providing legal access to cannabis for those with qualifying conditions. For example, if you operate heavy machinery or perform safety-sensitive tasks, your employer might have a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use, even if it’s for medical purposes.

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Arizona Court of Appeals rules mother enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program per a doctor’s recommendation cannot be charged with neglect if newborn baby tests positive for cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The decision overturns a move by the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to put the mother on the agency’s “Central Registry” of parents who are found to have committed acts of child abuse and neglect. Arizona Ruling Prevents Neglect Charges for Mothers Who Are Registered Cannabis Patients.

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

NORML

Protecting youth – particularly young people of color, who continue to be disproportionately impacted – by both eliminating a common reason for introduction to the criminal justice system and preventing access to marijuana through a regulated market.

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