HIGH TIMES Search> NEWS Congress Effectively Ends The Federal Ban On Medical Marijuana TUE DEC 16, 2014 RSS It seems the controversial $1.1T spending bill that is preventing the U.S. government from shutting down is chock full of surprises. As you may know, much to the dismay of marijuana activists and lovers of democracy everywhere, the bill smacked down Washington DCs referendum that legalized recreational marijuana in the nations capital. What you may have missed (because those shifty politicians are doing everything under the table) is that the bill also quietly, but effectively lifted the federal ban on medical marijuana. In the depths of the 1,603-page document is a provision that prohibits federal agents from raiding retail medical cannabis operations in states that have legalized medical cannabis. The passage represents the first time in decades that the federal government has curtailed its oppressive prohibition of marijuana, the measures co-author, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, told the LA Times. SPONSORED LINKSMake Amazing Weed ButterVaporizer StoreCannabis CupMushroom KitsVape Pens & VaporizersFree I-Tal Hemp WickVaporizer ShopReal Cannabidiol OilCBD Vape OilTop Rated Vape PensPortable Vaporizer PensHAZE 2 Bowl VaporizerBest Roach Clip EverBest Vape Pens/AccessoriesBest Modular Grow RoomsOnline Head ShopDiscount Hydroponics#1 Rated 3-in-1 Vape Pen with Lifetime WarrantySingle SeedsAcross International Vacuum Drying OvensNEXT >< BACK Though President Obama has generally favored this approach policy-wise, the passage of the bill also ensures that the next president cant backtrack and begin busting medical cannabis operations. SEED CENTERCannabis Seeds WorldwideJames Bean CompanyWeed SeedsTrue North SeedbankBuy Marijuana SeedsRare Hybrid Cannabis SeedsThe Medical Seed BankPukka Budz Worldwide12 Cannabis Seeds Only $19 £10 €12Ontario Seed BankBC Bud Depot The full text of the measure reads as such: SPONSORED HEADSHOP Mr Benjamin Smoke Wit Me / Cannabis Remix by Seattle recording artist Mr. Benjamin The Peoples Champ feat. Dj Luciano. This song is the anthem for marijuana smokers around the world... More Info... Sec. 538. None of the funds made available in this Act to the Department of Justice may be used, with respect to the States of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, to prevent such States from implementing their own State laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana. Sec. 539. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used in contravention of section 7606 (``Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Research) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-79) by the Department of Justice or the Drug Enforcement Administration. Important to note is that this legislation is fully in light of the fact that marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug with no medical uses by federal standards. Seeing as how logically this does not work, this folks, must represent the beginning of the end for marijuana prohibition -- especially from the point of view of Congress. Now that there will be little threat of backlash from the federal government, its time to lobby your state for the legalization of medical marijuana if you live in one of the 18 states where it is outrageously outlawed. No excuses. Onwards and upwards to completely legal, recreational and medical marijuana for all! (Photo c/o trbimg) TAGS: MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION CONGRESS SPENDING BILL FEDERAL MARIJUANA LAWS RSS RELATED STORIES HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: Dec 22 President Obama Grants Clemency for Drug Offenders Nebraska, Oklahoma Sue Colorado Over Cannabis Laws COMMENTS SUBSCRIBE Logo-Sm NEWS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEO GALLERIES GROW LOUNGE ARCHIVE SUBSCRIBE EVENTS MISS HIGH TIMES POLITICS 420 MOVIES HEADSHOP SUBMISSIONS CLASSIFIEDS Facebook Google Plus Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Legal Disclaimer Privacy Policy Contact Us Advertise © 2014 High Times. All Rights Reserved. Site by Ashe Avenue
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