Signed by the Governor: Maryland Law Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana Despite Ongoing Federal Cannabis Prohibition

In November 2022, Maryland voters passed Question 4, legalizing the use of cannabis by an individual who is 21 or older. The amendment also authorizes the Maryland General Assembly to “provide for the use, distribution, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the state.”

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Pennsylvania Bill Would Ban State and Local Enforcement of Some Federal Gun Control

The legislation declares that a “federal action” relating to a firearm, magazine of a firearm, accessory, and ammunition, intended to restrict possession, transfer, or use of the same “shall be unenforcible” by an official, agent, or employee of Pennsylvania or a political subdivision of the state.

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Texas Committee Passes Bill to Create 100% Reserve Gold and Silver-Backed Transactional Currencies

In establishing gold and silver specie, the comptroller would be required to authorize the Texas Bullion Depository as issuer and ensure that the holder of the specie may use the specie as legal tender in payment of debt and readily transfer the specie to another person.

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