Justice Department Will Continue to Be Prohibited From Interfering in State #MedicalMarijuana Laws Under New Spending Bill
The omnibus spending bill passed by the House and Senate includes a provision intended to prevent the DOJ and DEA from arresting or prosecuting patients, caregivers, and businesses that are acting in compliance with state medical marijuana laws; the bill also renews the Harris Amendment, which prevents the District of Columbia from regulating marijuana for adult use
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 4, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) The Justice Department will continue to be prohibited from interfering in state medical marijuana laws under the federal spending bill passed Thursday in the Senate. The bill has already passed the House, and President Trump has said he will sign it.
The legislation includes a provision that is intended to prevent the department, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, from using funds to arrest or prosecute patients, caregivers, and businesses that are acting in compliance with state medical marijuana laws.
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