Delaware Senate Tells Congress To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition As State Moves To Enact Legalization
MJ moment

As Delaware lawmakers move closer to enacting marijuana legalization this session, the Senate approved a resolution on Thursday that urges the state’s congressional representatives to support legislation to end federal cannabis prohibition. The measure from Rep. Eric Buckson (R) cleared the chamber in a near-unanimous 15-1 vote, on the same week that the House passed complementary legalization and sales regulation bills. There “whereas” section of the resolution starts by describing how marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) despite the scientific consensus that cannabis has established medical benefits for certain conditions like pain and multiple sclerosis. It explains how prohibition has meant that medical marijuana patients make large out-of-pocket expenses for their medicine, with access to insurance coverage options. Also, the resolution says, “due to the current federal designation, monies that can be traced back to a state marijuana operation could be considered aiding and abetting a federal crime and money laundering.” The measure adds that the Schedule I status of cannabis makes many banks averse to servicing state-legal marijuana businesses, creating a largely cash-based industry model that puts people at a unique risk of being targets of crime. “Whereas, marijuana does not belong in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, a classification intended for exceptionally dangerous substances with high potential for abuse and no medical use,” the resolution text says. “Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly that we urge our federal delegation to support  legislation to deschedule marijuana.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana…

Excerpt only …
READ MORE BELOW
Source : Delaware Senate Tells Congress To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition As State Moves To Enact Legalization

reposted by Cannabis News World