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Missouri Bill Would Ban Release of Medical Marijuana Registry Information to Feds

The proposed law would make it a felony for a state agency or state employee to disclose any personally identifying information of persons who have applied for or obtained a qualifying medical marijuana patient identification card, patient cultivation identification card, or primary caregiver identification card to the federal government or any federal employee, or another unauthorized third party.

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Now in Effect: Two California Laws Will Help Expand Legal Marijuana Market Despite Federal Prohibition

Two California laws went into effect today that will help expand the state's marijuana market despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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Texas Bill Would Legalize Marijuana For Adult Use Despite Federal Prohibition

The bill would create programs to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for personal use. Adults 21 years of age or older would be allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis as well as cultivate up to 12 cannabis plants for personal use. The bill would also create a regulatory framework and licensure for commercial cultivation and retail sales of cannabis.

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South Carolina Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 22, 2022) – A bill prefiled in the South Carolina Senate would legalize recreational marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Mia S. McLeod (D) prefiled Senate Bill 211 (S211) on Nov. 30 The bill would create a program to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for personal […]

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South Carolina Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

As Tenth Amendment Center Executive Director Michael Boldin noted, “When enough people say, ‘No!’ to the federal government, and enough states pass laws backing those people up, there’s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws, regulations, or mandates down our throats.”

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Marijuana Now Legal in Missouri Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

All of this is illegal according to the federal government and creates an environment for the people of Missouri to further nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition in practice and effect.

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Texas Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Both bills would create programs to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for medical use. The two bills take slightly different approaches, but both would allow qualifying patients to access marijuana based on a physician's recommendation.

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Five Ohio Localities Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Marijuana decriminalization measures passed in the Villages of Corning,, Laurelville, Rushville and Sawnee and the city of Kent. Generally, the ordinances decriminalize the possession of up to 200 grams of marijuana. Instead of making arrests or issuing citations, police are directed to confiscate the cannabis.

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Five Texas Cities Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

The new city ordinances in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights prohibit city police from issuing citations or making arrests for Class A or Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

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Missouri Voters Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

All of this is illegal according to the federal government, and creates an environment for the people of Missouri to further nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition in practice and effect.

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