Saturday, February 16, 2013

Federal Legislation Reintroduced to Legalize and Reschedule Medical Cannabis

 by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director


Members of Congress reintroduced legislation this week to protect state-authorized medical marijuana patients from federal prosecution.
House Bill 689, the States’ Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, would ensure that medical cannabis patients in states that have approved its use will no longer have to fear arrest or prosecution from federal law enforcement agencies. It states, “No provision of the Controlled Substances Act shall prohibit or otherwise restrict in a State in which marijuana may be prescribed or recommended by a physician for medical use under applicable State law.” 
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Those who wish to contact their member of Congress in support of these federal measures can do so by clicking here.

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