“Regulation works. That is among the many reasons why voters prefer these policies over a return to criminal prohibition and why there exists little to no appetite among the public to reverse these voter-approved adult-use legalization laws.”
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Virginia NORML is also promoting a separate action alert encouraging voters to contact the Governor’s office. To date, nearly 2,000 communications have been sent by Virginia voters.
“Today’s order marks a historical reversal in federal cannabis policy. It validates the experiences of tens of millions of Americans, as well as those of tens of thousands of physicians, who have long recognized that cannabis possesses legitimate medical utility, as well as the legitimacy of the longstanding medical cannabis access programs available in the majority of US states.”
“These results should further reassure the public and policymakers that cannabis can be regulated for adults in a manner that doesn’t adversely impact young people.”
“Sensational claims that adult-use legalization laws are linked with greater marijuana use by teens are simply not backed by government data. These findings ought to reassure lawmakers that cannabis access can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not inadvertently impact young people’s habits.”
“This bill is a slap in the face to the millions of Ohioans who voted in favor of Issue 2.”
“Our findings suggest that broadening recreational marijuana access could help address the opioid epidemic.”
“Raising taxes on adult-use cannabis products will escalate prices out of reach for many consumers. It will also hurt state-licensed businesses and their employees because it will increase their costs and reduce their customer base.”