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New laws around medicinal cannabis and driving come into effect in Victoria

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Drivers who use medicinal cannabis in Victoria will no longer be subject to automatic licence bans under a new law coming into effect in the state.


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By Deborah Groarke

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Drivers who use medicinal cannabis in Victoria will no longer be subject to automatic licence bans under a new law coming into effect in the state.


From the first of March, motorists in Victoria will have the opportunity to argue in court that they weren't impaired while driving.

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