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flag NSW proposes legal exemption for medicinal cannabis use while driving if not impaired, citing outdated laws and advocating science-based reform.

flag In 2026, New South Wales announced plans to create a legal exemption allowing drivers to use medicinal cannabis without penalty if not impaired, citing current laws as outdated and unfair. flag Premier Chris Minns called existing rules "not fit-for-purpose," especially as other mainland states still treat medicinal cannabis like illicit drugs despite no impairment. flag Advocates, including MP Jeremy Buckingham, have pushed for reform, arguing medical users should not face restrictions when safe to drive. flag Multiple bills are now before the NSW parliament to establish this exemption, signaling a shift toward science-based road safety policies that differentiate between use and impairment.

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