This Federal Bill Could Fully End Marijuana Prohibition In The United States This Year

 

A new federal bill called the “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2015” was introduced to Congress earlier this week by Representative Dana Rohrabacher, a Democrat from California. It would provide immunity against prosecution at the federal level for individuals and businesses abiding by state marijuana laws. It’s a short document, but its implications are huge.

“The American people, through the 35 states that have liberalized laws banning either medical marijuana, marijuana in general, or cannabinoid oils, have made it clear that federal enforcers should stay out of their personal lives,” Rohrabacher said in a statement. “It’s time for restraint of the federal government’s over-aggressive weed warriors.”

The Obama administration has largely laid off of states that have legalized marijuana, but there are no laws on the books that make it a promise. The next administration could put a swift end to the states that...

Rate this article: 
Region: 

This marijuana news is brought to you by 420 Intel. For the latest breaking cannabis industry news, subscribe to the 420 Intel newsletter. If you'd like to promote your product or service in this area after every article, contact us.


URL: 
http://alternative-news-network.net/this-federal-bill-could-fully-end-marijuana-prohibition-in-the-united-states-this-year/