Federal lawsuit against Sessions and DEA says marijuana’s Schedule I status unconstitutional
Plaintiffs claim the classification of cannabis as a Schedule I substance is so “irrational” that it violates the U.S. Constitution
PUBLISHED: JUL 25, 2017, 7:10 AM | By Alex Pasquariello, The Cannabist Staff
A diverse cadre of cannabis advocates filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) as it pertains to marijuana.
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PA awards 12 licenses to grow medical marijuana
Pennsylvania officially launched its medical marijuana industry Tuesday, awarding licenses to 12 growers, including two firms in Berks County, but none in Philadelphia or its suburbs.
Many of the winning firms featured political and financial heavyweights linked to out-of-state cannabis powerhouses, each coveting a market expected to be worth up to $150 million the first year.
The two Berks County licenses went to firms linked to Chase Lenfest, son of philanthropist H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, and to John Hanger, Gov. Wolf’s former policy chief who once ran for governor on a platform of legalizing marijuana. Both firms have extensive marijuana operations in other states. — Click to Continue Reading
Mexico Casually One-Ups U.S. By Legalizing Medicinal Marijuana
This week, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto informed the world that his country is taking its relationship with cannabis to the next level.
In an official decree, Peña Nieto publicly confirmed Monday that his government has legalized medicinal cannabis, a.k.a. marijuana, with almost total support from Mexico's congress and senate. The move marks a significant policy change for the country and the president, which finally came around on cannabis following national discussion and protest.
As the Independent reported, the bill passed with "overwhelming" support in Mexico's Lower House of Congress in April, with 371 members voting in favor, and just 19 voting against or abstaining. In December, it also blazed through Mexico's senate, managing 98 in favor and seven against.
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