Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

Initial Success and Growth When Massachusetts voters approved medical marijuana in 2012, it marked a significant milestone in cannabis reform. Policy Challenges and Industry Trends The decline of the medical marijuana program in Massachusetts highlights the complex interplay between policy, industry incentives, and patient needs.

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Programs Recreational Dispensary Patients 52

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

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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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

This policy ensured significant penalties and incarceration for possession, cultivation, and trafficking for anyone found guilty in the U.S. This eventually culminated in a massive victoryAdult-Use passage in 2012 by voters in the state of Colorado.

Legalization 52

Legalization Access Policy Banking 52

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

As one reviews the modern history of marijuana policy in this country, beginning with the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition in 1937 (i.e., So, there was real fear the commissioners would not treat this study of marijuana policy seriously, but that they would simply recommend what they all knew Nixon wanted; more Reefer Madness.

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Decriminalization History Policy Marijuana 169

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

This represents a continuation of a trend that’s been playing out in recent years, especially as more states have move to legalize cannabis and federal officials have seemingly adopted policies placing less emphasis on going after people over marijuana. In 2020, USCC documented 1,118 cannabis cases.

Cannabis 97

Cannabis Policy Marijuana Legalization 97

CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

They also stated that there has been a steady increase in positive post-accident cannabis tests since 2012, when the first states legalized recreational marijuana. However, from 2012 to 2022, post-accident cannabis positivity rose by 204.2%. Based on the report, 7.3% The positivity for cannabis in the U.S. in 2021 and 4.3% in 2022).

Safety 95

Safety Data Recreational Marijuana 95

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Kathy Hochul in September—are currently working on building policies for the newly legal adult-use cannabis market , which Wright says should be ready in about 18 months. The board members—who were just appointed by Gov.

History 105

History Recreational Data Decriminalization 105

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Though it’s been a long time coming, various American leagues are finally taking note of this growing trend and adapting their policies accordingly. New Colorado Law Hopes to Tackle Anti-Cannabis Work Policies. Last Friday, Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill that could bring major changes to workplace cannabis policy.

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Vaping Policy Cannabis Consumption 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Blair Gibbs, the prime minister’s new policy adviser, is joining Downing Street from the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis. The prime minister is hiring Blair Gibbs, a long-term advocate of reforming cannabis laws, as one of his policy advisers in Downing Street. Buzzfeed News reports. ” Blair Gibbs / Twitter.

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Policy Medicine Recreational Cannabis 45

MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Conducted in an effort to understand where residents stand on several policy issues that are currently being examined by the Maryland General Assembly, the poll determined that 57 percent of voters support the full legalization of cannabis. This leaves only 37 percent in opposition.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

To his credit, Bloomberg softened his stance on marijuana a bit in 2012, when he vocally supported a proposal to end arrests for possessing marijuana in public view. 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.

Marijuana 124

Marijuana History Media Legislation 124

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. in both the long and short term.”.

Legalization 69

Legalization Policy THC Patients 69

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Especially when you compare Governor Pritzker’s position to Governor John Hickenlooper’s in 2012 when Colorado legalized. Now it’s a matter of taking those learnings so regulators can shape better policy and implementation strategies that anticipate and accurately address these issues from the get-go.

Policy 59

Policy Recreational Legislation Dispensary 59

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

On December 27, 2012, and March 13, 2013, the Bossier Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force paid a confidential informant to approach Allen and solicit marijuana. Kevin Allen is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in Louisiana after he was convicted of selling $20 worth of marijuana.

Advocacy 98

Advocacy Marijuana Law Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Sadiq Khan’s decriminalisation commission could put pressure on the government to change its policy. But it was only after Colorado and Washington became the first states to open to legal recreational use in 2012 that any meaningful market emerged to challenge the old criminal networks. Read on at .

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Media Recreational Concentrates Policy 85

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize marijuana in 2012. A primary concern regarding legalization is how these policy changes affect crime rates. Researchers have begun to estimate the […].

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Legalization Marijuana Policy Recreational 52

MassRoots

JANUARY 16, 2019

Tallian has been fighting for cannabis policy reform in the Hoosier State since 2012. Previous marijuana policy reform legislation introduced by Sen. Legislation to decriminalize the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis has been filed in Indiana by State Senator Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Connecticut state lawmakers are advancing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana on the heels of a recent poll conducted by the Institute for Public Policy at Sacred Heart University (SHU) of Fairfield, Connecticut. The SHU poll also revealed that 76.3

Legalization 97

Legalization Marijuana Legislation Recreational 97

Canna Law Blog

JULY 2, 2019

For those who enjoy a bit of historical grounding , the first business insurance policies in the U.S. Washington has been on the forefront of marijuana legalization among the states, in 1999 becoming the 4 th state to legalize medical marijuana, and in 2012 becoming the 2 nd state to legalize recreational marijuana.

Business 74

Business Policy Digestion Cannabis 74

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

While it is still a relatively new market (Colorado was the first state to legalize cannabis in 2012), excise tax revenue figures to date can help lawmakers get a sense of the revenue potential at different rates and contribute to the development of sound marijuana tax policy.

Collective 105

Collective Marijuana Retail Data 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. Marijuana policies in the United States (U.S.) Introduction.

Policy 45

Policy Safety Marijuana Data 45

Veriheal

MAY 13, 2022

It should be noted that Proposition A is not a significant change from the existing Austin Police Department policy. I probably hadn’t had a proper night’s sleep since 2012. Police will still be able to seize an individual’s cannabis if the arrest or citation is part of a larger, more serious investigation.

Decriminalization 98

Decriminalization Sleep Therapy Cannabis 98

NORML

APRIL 1, 2019

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. Marijuana prohibition has not increased public safety.

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Legalization Marijuana Legislation Decriminalization 188

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 22, 2019

Al Sharp, executive director of Clergy for a New Drug Policy, which advocates for reform of drug laws. But Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson, also a conservative, told The New York Times in 2012 that he supported legalization, with marijuana treated like an alcoholic beverage.

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Legalization Edibles Policy 100

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

From 2002 to 2012, the NYPD made about 440,000 arrests for cannabis possession alone, collectively spending about one million hours processing those cases, according to a report from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA). The group also highlighted consistent racial disparities in cannabis arrests in the city.

Decriminalization 59

Decriminalization Policy Collective Data 59

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2021

On February 22, 2012, the Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act (Title IV of Public Law 112-96) was enacted, requiring that States prevent welfare recipients from accessing cash welfare benefits electronically in liquor stores, casinos, and strip clubs. BACKGROUND. According to the CBO, H.R. Source: [link].

Marijuana 68

Marijuana Data Policy Legislation 68

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

” Foreign policy, criminal justice, education, gun regulation, economy, trade, energy, environmental issues, healthcare, immigration, and impeachment are essential facets of his campaign. House in 2012 with 51% of the vote. About O’Rourke. Support for Cannabis Legalization in Texas Is Rising.

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Legalization Recreational Education Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Colleges in the United States are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state cannabis laws as students who use medical cannabis challenge decades-old campus drug policies. There do not appear to be efforts by recreational cannabis users to challenge college drug policies, observers say.

Chronic Pain 56

Chronic Pain Policy Recreational State Laws 56

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Washington’s voters also approved an adult-use measure in November 2012, and its first stores opened in July 2014. Here’s what they say. 46,104,922.

Collective 52

Collective Policy Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

The RTI researchers hope their work will inform policy for cannabis impairment and driving under the influence of drugs and help establish scientifically-based thresholds for marijuana intoxication. About this Article. The research described in this article was funded by NIJ grant 2016-DN-BX-0193 , awarded to RTI International.

THC 116

THC Marijuana Vaping Safety 116

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2022

Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research was formed in 2012 at Cal Poly Humboldt, making it the first academic institute devoted to cannabinoid research and analysis pertaining to information and issues surrounding the cannabis plant.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Education Cannabinoids Policy 52

Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Time has shown that the “ war on drugs “, which began when Nixon was president of the United States, has been a major failure.

Medicine 81

Medicine Research and Development Data Policy 81

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

This movement was, of course, spurred by Colorado voters’ watershed passage of Amendment 64 back in 2012. . A number of states have enacted policies to cover workers comp insurance for employees of marijuana businesses. Forbes recently reported that eighteen states could join that number, totalling 30 by the end of this year.

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Recreational Supply Chain Marijuana History 69

Cannabis Chronicles

JULY 2, 2019

During Tuesday’s hearing, opponents of legal cannabis pointed out that Clark County voted against legalization in 2012. I commend the council for having the courage to do the right thing and to reject the ignorance and the hysteria that has dictated recreational marijuana policy up to this point,” he said. Divided county, council.

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Retail Recreational Business 100