GOP House backs state medical marijuana laws (Updated)

The GOP-controlled House voted recently in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana. The somewhat surprising 219-189 vote came as the House debated a bill funding the Justice Department’s budget. This is the first time the U.S. Congress has voted to …

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A Guide to NY’s Medical Marijuana Law

ALBANY—The State Legislature voted last week to legalize medical marijuana, making New York the 23rd state, along with the District of Columbia, to allow use of the drug for medical purposes. Each state has unique restrictions on the drug, which remains illegal under federal law, and New York’s program is …

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Laws & Penalties For New York

Decriminalization Mandatory Minimum Sentence New York has some stiff penalties when critical thinking is put into place and analyzed the fatal end results of each section. Offense Penalty Incarceration   Max. Fine Possession Less than 25 g (first offense) not classified N/A $ 100 Less than 25 g (second offense) not …

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Marijuana Laws Broaden It Scope on Racism

Marijuana prohibition is a racist policy. If you are a minority, you are almost four times as likely to be arrested for marijuana compared to non-minorities, even though consumption rates are the same. Biased marijuana arrest rates have been prevalent in New York City for decades. Reform supporters were hopeful …

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CO Attorney Says Marijuana Taxes Are Illegal

Colorado attorney argues marijuana taxes are illegal   Last year, attorney Rob Corry, who helped author Amendment 64, the 2012 law that legalized limited recreational marijuana sales, campaigned against cannabis taxation measures by, among other things, co-hosting rallies featuring free joints. Corry’s efforts fell short at the ballot box, so …

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DEA chiefs urge Obama to nullify pot laws

Former Drug Enforcement Administration chiefs are urging the Obama administration to nullify marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington, which recently legalized the recreational use of pot. The eight former DEA heads fear that the states’ marijuana laws will instigate a “domino effect”, causing other states to pass their own laws …

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