Justice Clarence Thomas says federal marijuana laws may no longer be needed

[dwkl]

June 28 (UPI) — Federal regulations on marijuana may “no longer be necessary” as individual states enact their own laws on its use and sale, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in an opinion Monday.

Thomas, one of the high court’s most conservative justices, cited what he called the federal government’s “half-in, half-out” approach that “simultaneously tolerates and forbids local use of marijuana” and concludes that federal pot laws and policies may now be obsolete.

“A prohibition on intrastate use or cultivation of marijuana may no longer be necessary or proper to support the federal government’s piecemeal approach,” he wrote in dismissing the appeal of a Colorado medical marijuana dispensary that was denied federal tax breaks.

In the case, Standing Akimbo vs. United States, the dispensary argued that it is prohibited by the Internal Revenue Service from deducting certain business expenses — as other businesses are allowed — even though it operates in Colorado, where marijuana use is legal.

The reason is an IRS public policy provision that bars such deductions for companies dealing in controlled substances.

With 36 states now legally allowing marijuana for medical use and 18 for recreational use, Thomas wrote that the case illustrates a growing disconnect between federal and state laws.

Since the Supreme Court upheld federal marijuana laws in 2005, Thomas said the legal landscape has greatly changed. Further, he said, the Justice Department since 2009 has declined to intrude on state legalization efforts or prosecute those who comply with state laws.

Read More Here

LEGAL ADVISORY – Rules, Regulations and laws may have changed after this information was posted. It is up to the reader to research and determine the current status of those items. It is always best to consult an attorney that has experience and is focused on the cannabis industry. One of the most well known law firms in the industry for over 25 years is Komorn Law

Other Posts

• Justice Clarence Thomas says federal marijuana laws may no longer be needed
• Marijuana Regulatory Agency, Michigan’s Electric Companies Guidance for Home Grows.
• Detroiters could be voting on reparations for residents
• UAW calling for General Motors to cease testing for marijuana During worker shortage and raise starting wage
• Officials Celebrate First Criminal Record Expungapalooza

Tags

2019 2020 2021 Adult Recreational Use Adult Use Biden breathalyzer cannabis Caregivers coronavirus Corona Virus Covid 19 datamaster Detroit drugged driving DUI Education Event Hemp israel LARA LARA-BMR Laws legalization Marijuana medical marijuana michigan Michigan Legislature Michigan News MMFLA MMMA MRA MSP News pandemic 2020 patient-caregiver Patients Recreational regulations Release smell taxes USA USA News world news

The post Justice Clarence Thomas says federal marijuana laws may no longer be needed appeared first on Michigan Medical Marijuana.

View the full article

[Wild Bill]

Compared to a time when they were needed?

[Restorium2]

5 hours ago, Wild Bill said:

Compared to a time when they were needed?

I give a lot of credit to the free press for shining a light on all the BS. We used to be able to be BSed way easier. OH well, some are still BSed really easy.