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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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California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms

Canna Law Blog

Even after Governor Schwarzenegger authorized a statewide decriminalization program in 2010, thousands continued to face serious misdemeanor charges related to cannabis. Proposition 64, passed a few years later, lacked any discussion addressing the damage caused by past policies.

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

MMJ Recs

The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). Safety Concerns: For jobs involving safety-sensitive tasks, your employer can enforce a drug-free workplace policy.

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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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24/7 Wall St Publishes Report “States With the Largest Racial Disparities in Marijuana Arrests”

Cannabis Law Report

. > Marijuana possession arrest rate, 2010-2018: 127.62 > Total marijuana possession arrests, 2010-2018: 1351.00. > Marijuana possession arrest rate, 2010-2018: 141.72 > Total marijuana possession arrests, 2010-2018: 6333.00. > Marijuana possession arrest rate, 2010-2018: 141.72