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Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2021

NORML

Since 2010, scientists have published an estimated 27,000 peer-reviewed papers specific to cannabis, with the annual number of total papers increasing every year. The post Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2021 appeared first on NORML.

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New Orleans: City Eliminates Penalties for Marijuana Possession, Vacates Thousands of Past Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Under the city’s previous policy, police issued summons for minor marijuana possession offenses. Under the new policy, all fines are waived and anyone ticketed will receive a “prospective pardon.” The new depenalization policy takes effect on September 15. Those facing pending charges will also have their cases set aside.

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Project CBD Responds to the FDA’s 2023 Statement on CBD

Project CBD

26, the FDA issued a CBD policy statement that reaffirmed its longstanding unwillingness or inability to regulate nonpharmaceutical CBD products. It’s worth noting that cannabidiol (CBD), as a whole plant option or derivative has been available since 2010, and millions of people have used CBD products without apparent harm.

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Maine Cannabis Regulator Unveils New Medical Marijuana Applications

Cannabis Law Report

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings.

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

NORML

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.

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

Veriheal

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes.

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Denver gets first cannabis retailer applicant under social equity program reports the Denver Post

Cannabis Law Report

Daniel Morgan, the owner of the business Social Cannabis, was prosecuted in 2010 for a cannabis-related crime that would have been at worst a small fine today in Colorado. Instead, his conviction made life difficult. Full story at . Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program.

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