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Nov 4, 2021 · The CSA does not provide a direct role for the President in the classification of controlled substances, nor does Article II of the Constitution grant the President power in this area (federal controlled substances law is an exercise of Congress’s power to regulate interstate commerce).
Mar 12, 2017 · The Constitution does not explicitly give the federal government the power to regulate marijuana. But it does grant a number of relevant powers. It empowers Congress to regulate interstate...
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May 2, 2024 · As of May 2, 2024, 38 states, the District of Columbia (DC), Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have comprehensive laws and policies allowing for the medicinal use of marijuana. Nine additional states allow for “limited-access medical cannabis,” which refers to low-THC cannabis or CBD oil.
May 1, 2024 · By JENNIFER PELTZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST. Updated 8:19 AM PDT, May 1, 2024. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use.
The 10th Amendment to the Bill of Rights, established in 1791, created the concept of federalism, wherein the federal government possesses only those powers delegated to it by the U.S. Constitution and all remaining powers are reserved for the states.
The Tenth Amendment Protects State Cannabis Regulation Laws. The Tenth Amendment limits what state laws can be federally preempted. While the federal government is free to enforce its own marijuana laws, requiring state agents to enforce federal laws is unconstitutional commandeering of a state’s resources.
Mar 21, 2022 · Under federal law, cannabis is still classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substance Act. This means it is considered to have a high potential for dependency and no recognized medical use. For context, other Schedule I substances include ecstasy, heroin, and LSD.
