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LA dispensary crime reports doubled since 2010, fueled by unlicensed stores

Leafly

Legalization seems to have calmed the crime problem—but only at licensed stores. The post LA dispensary crime reports doubled since 2010, fueled by unlicensed stores appeared first on Leafly.

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

NORML

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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ACLU Report: Racial Disparities Persist in Marijuana Possession Arrests

NORML

In 31 states, racial disparities were actually larger in 2018 than they were in 2010.” Colorado and Alaska, which legalized adult-use marijuana sales in 2012 and 2014 respectively, had the lowest disparities in unlawful marijuana possession arrest rates.

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New York Governor Cuomo Leaves Marijuana Legalization Out of State Budget

NORML

Legal Advisor to Roc NORML, and Mary Kruger, Start SMART NY Coalition Member and Executive Director of Roc NORML. Sixty-five percent of New York residents support the legalization of cannabis. Cannabis legalization was not included in the 2019 – 2020 New York State Budget. By: Jason Klimek, Esq.,

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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

Veriheal

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. They found that “the legalization of marijuana for adults is associated with improvements in police clearance rates for multiple types of violent crimes.”. billion annually.

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Is weed legal in North Korea?

The Cannigma

For years, rumors have been swirling around the internet that cannabis is not only legal in North Korea, but ridiculously cheap. One can’t buy it legally and it would be a criminal offense to smoke it.” ” Why are there rumors that weed is legal in North Korea? So is weed legal in North Korea?

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Understanding the New 2020 Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The AZ Cannabis 2020 movement is centered on the new marijuana legalization ballot up for votes this year. Key Facts About the New 2020 Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act has gathered enough signatures to qualify for inclusion on this year’s voting ballot.