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Angeles Emeralds, advocates for responsible cannabis regulations based on education through experience, science, compassion, health and human rights. Protecting our Youth from illicit access to cannabis must be priority. Through education and outreach we seek to bridge the gap between the cannabis industry and our communities.
Below are some facts around cannabis regulations and their impacts to public health and safety.
This booklet from our friends at The Drug Policy Alliance provides brief answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions about cannabis. We hope it will help you better understand this plant and its effects.
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Cannabis Felony Convictions Can Lead to 4,800 Barriers Such As Housing, Education, and Employment
Huffington Post 6/21/2017
200,000 Cannabis Convictions Eligible for Resentencing or Expungement In Los Angeles County
LA PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
Smoking Cannabis Where Prohibited Is An Infraction Punishable By No More Than A $100 Fine
Adult Use of Marijuana Act 2016 - Section 11362.4
Minors Consuming Cannabis Shall Be Required To Complete 4 Hours of Drug Education and 10 Hours of Community Service
Adult Use of Marijuana Act 2016 - Section 11362.4
A Person Under 21 Cannot be on Licensed Premises, Sold To, Nor Employed by Licensed Operator
California Prop64 later called MAUCRSA - Sec.15.26030(g)
60% of State Cannabis Taxes Go To Youth Education, Presentation, Early Intervention and Treatment
California Prop64 later called MAUCRSA - Sec.171.34019(1)
Smoking Cannabis is Prohibited Within 1,000 feet of a School, Daycare, or Youth Center
California Prop64 later called MAUCRSA - Sec.131.11362.3 (3)
Federal Data Finds Teen Marijuana Use Declined In Legal States
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - 2016
Does Cannabis Impair Driving the Way Alcohol Does?
University of Iowa Study - Jun 23, 2015
Possession of Consumption of Cannabis is Prohibited at a School, Daycare, or Youth Center
California Prop64 later called MAUCRSA - Sec.131.11362.3 (5)
Legal Medical Cannabis Has Not Led to Increase in Teen Use
Society for the Study of Addiction - Feb 22, 2018
15.1 Alcohol Outlets per 10,000 Capita in LA County vs 1 Cannabis Retail License per 10,000 Capita in LA CITY
2013 LA County Dept. Public Health Alcohol Density Report vs LA City Cannabis Regulations
Advertising that is Attractive to Children or Intended to Encourage Youth Use is Prohibited
California Prop64 later called MAUCRSA - Sec.86.26152(f)
Following Cannabis, Legalization, Teen Drug Use is Down In Colorado
The Washington Post, Dec 17, 2017
Licensed Cannabis Operators Must Be 600 Feet Away from a School, Daycare, or Youth Center
California Prop64 later called MAUCRSA - Sec.38.26054 (b)
Advertising Cannabis Is Prohibited within 1,000 feet of a School, Daycare, Youth Center, and Playground
California Prop64 later called MAUCRSA - Sec.86.26152(g)