Investigators concluded: "[T]here was 100% compliance with the ID policy to keep underage patrons from purchasing marijuana directly from licensed outlets. … Underage youth are not obtaining marijuana at licensed recreational outlets."
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"The overwhelming support for this bill exhibited by lawmakers and the expeditious nature with which it was signed into law is indicative of the strong level of public support that exists in favor of legalization not only in Rhode Island, but also nationw...
"Most South Dakotans, like most voters elsewhere, oppose the notion of criminalizing adults simply for the possession and use of cannabis and we are confident that they will once again make their voices heard at the ballot box."
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"This expansion is long overdue," said NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano. "High prices and the lack of convenient access provide significant barriers to Ohio's patient community. Hopefully, the addition of these licensed operators will better address...
NORML's State Policies Manager Jax James said: "Continuing to define cannabis as contraband in Delaware is not in the public's interest. It is vital that the legislature push back and override Gov. Carney's veto."
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Both chambers of the Rhode Island legislature voted today to legalize and regulate the adult use cannabis market. It now heads to the Governor's desk.
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This week's update highlights legislative developments in Delaware, Rhode Island, Louisiana and Massachusetts!
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"This is an important first step in the process of ending all penalties for cannabis possession and ensuring Rhode Islanders have access to regulated and tested cannabis products, just like New Englanders already have in neighboring states," says Jax Jame...
For the second time this legislative session, members of the House have advanced legislation to establish a regulated, adult-use cannabis market.
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Investigators reported, "Contrary to concerns about spillover effects, implementation of legalized non-medical cannabis coincided with decreases in alcohol and cigarette use and pain reliever misuse."
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