Colorado and Washington State have legalized the commercial production, distribution and sale of marijuana for non-medical use, and a number of other states are considering similar legislation. Policy-makers, advocates and others are grappling with how to process licenses, develop regulations and manage production in an industry that is still largely illegal in the national and international arenas. This webinar will provide an overview of issues related to non-medical marijuana regulation through lessons learned from decades of alcohol and tobacco regulation, along with insights from Washington State’s recent implementation of a marijuana law. The webinar will also examine implications for drug policy and enforcement, as well as health department structure.
Presenters
- Beau Kilmer, Ph.D., Co-Director, RAND Drug Policy Research Center and Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
- Amanda Reiman, Ph.D., Policy Manager, Drug Policy Alliance California
- Laura Hitchcock, J.D., Policy, Research & Development Specialist, Public Health – Seattle & King County
- Alexander Wagenaar, Ph.D., Professor, Institute for Child Health Policy, University of Florida (Moderator)
This webinar is free for all attendees. Attendees may qualify for CLE credits.
The Public Health Law Webinar Series is presented in partnership by Public Health Law Research, the Network for Public Health Law, and the American Society of Law Medicine and Ethics (ASLME).