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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. As with most areas of cannabis research, more research is needed on this topic—but the existing findings speak loud and clear. Cannabis Regulation and Crime Reduction.

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"Gas and Grass" Convenience Combines Gas Station With Marijuana Dispensary

Marijuana Packaging

Despite fatal DUI reductions in the state since legalization was enacted in 2012, experts still emphasize the importance of educating the public about driving under the influence of any mind altering substance that can reduce "reaction times and awareness," as suggested by Jeff Michael of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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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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Legalization of Marijuana Gaining Momentum in Connecticut

Cannabis Law Report

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

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Massachusetts Compliance & Training Program For Cannabis Companies (Nation’s First) Deemed A Success

Cannabis Law Report

However, required training on some topics might not pertain to all employees’ job duties, and some Massachusetts marijuana businesses point to the fact that people are being trained on state-mandated topics that don’t necessarily apply to their current job duties. “We Massachusetts Medical & Recreational Marijuana Policy.

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Yes, Washington, You Really Need Cannabis Business Insurance

Canna Law Blog

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.

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Study: Youth Marijuana Use has Declined in King County, Washington Since Marijuana Legalization

The Joint Blog

For the study, titled Trends and Characteristics in Marijuana Use Among Public School Students — King County, Washington, 2004–2016 , researchers examined biennial trends in adolescents’ reported use of marijuana following the passage of Initiative 502 in 2012, which legalized marijuana for everyone 21 and older.