In states that have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes, the AAP strongly recommends strict enforcement of rules and regulation that limit access and marketing and advertising to youth.
In our
state, the recreational (I-502) marijuana rules and regulations that are meant to
limit access, marketing, and advertising are only effective if they are enforced. Many policies are based on research conducted on limiting access, marketing, and advertising for alcohol and tobacco.
One proven way to limit access is to limit the number of stores in a community. A few bills introduced to the state legislature this session would increase the number of marijuana stores allowed in communities. Current rules prohibit stores from being 1,000 feet from schools, community centers, and other places young people frequent. The legislature is considering bills that would reduce this buffer to allow for more marijuana shops. Rules that limit underage access to marijuana not only need to be enforced, they need to be maintained, not made weaker.
One proven way to limit access is to limit the number of stores in a community. A few bills introduced to the state legislature this session would increase the number of marijuana stores allowed in communities. Current rules prohibit stores from being 1,000 feet from schools, community centers, and other places young people frequent. The legislature is considering bills that would reduce this buffer to allow for more marijuana shops. Rules that limit underage access to marijuana not only need to be enforced, they need to be maintained, not made weaker.
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