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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

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Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization. While legalization and decriminalization will not undo what was done in the past, these legal processes can create a better future for affected groups. He states, “U.S

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Israel Declares Plans to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in Less Than a Year

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Israel has announced that they plan to legalize recreational cannabis within 9 months. Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn stated that Israel is planning on legalizing recreational cannabis while balancing “liberalism and responsibility”. . What are the Proposed Recreational Legalization Recommendations?

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The Week in Weed: May 29, 2020

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Massachusetts recreational shops reopened. Virginia decriminalized marijuana. As we all know, the state allowed medical marijuana dispensaries to remain open during the pandemic, but recreational shops were forced to close. Regular readers will recall that we reported last month on Virginia decriminalization.

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Could Recreational Marijuana Use Jeopardize a Nevada Employee’s Job?

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

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The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. ” What Federal Law Says.

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Decriminalized Possession of Hard Drugs Takes Effect in Oregon

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When you think of progressive states, you might think of Colorado or California, but it was Oregon that was first to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis back in 1973, setting the bar for all the other states that have decriminalized since. Oregon Takes On the War on Drugs.

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The Week in Weed: August 28, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Vermont is considering expungement and decriminalization. Recreational use would be legal for those 21 or older, with the sales tax revenue going to community colleges, public safety, health and roads. Vermont decriminalized possession of up to 1 oz. Vermont decriminalized possession of up to 1 oz. pennsylvania.

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