California Opens Data For Weed Investors, Connecticut Sales Dip, Cannabis DUIs In NY Drop 20% Since Legalization
Since New York legalized cannabis in 2021, marijuana DUI arrests have fallen by 20%, from 2,225 to 1,771, sparking concerns over the state’s monitoring of impaired drivers amid market expansion and 109 new licenses.
However, the challenge of accurately detecting marijuana-impaired driving persists, with law enforcement relying on substance recognition experts due to the absence of reliable technology akin to alcohol breathalyzers.
Some 450 expert officers are tasked with this daunting responsibility, highlighting a gap in the state’s enforcement capabilities.
Connecticut Confronts Sales And Supply Issues
On the flip side, Connecticut’s cannabis industry, which embraced recreational marijuana legalization in 2023, is experiencing its first sales dip. In January sales fell to $15.61 …