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bobbyw24
10-29-2009, 04:44 AM
Congressman introduces medical marijuana legislation
By Jordan Fabian - 10/28/09 10:00 AM ET

Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) on Tuesday introduced legislation that would allow users and providers of medical marijuana to argue in federal court that their actions were legal under state law.

Under existing law, a federal judge cannot consider the applicability of state laws in a medical marijuana trial. Should the bill pass, it could bolster existing efforts on behalf of the Justice Department to curb federal medical marijuana prosecutions.

Attorney General Eric Holder has indicated that federal prosecutions of medical marijuana patients and caregivers will not be a priority under the Obama administration, a shift away from Bush administration policy on the issue.

Right now, 13 states allow the use of medical marijuana. Farr's home state of California has the nation's most prolific medical marijuana industry, generating $2 billion per year and $100 million in state sales taxes. But federal law does not permit the use or sale of medical marijuana.

The bill has attracted 23 cosponsors. Reps. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) and Ron Paul (R-Texas) are the only two Republicans to back the bill.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/65157-congressman-introduces-medical-marijuana-legislation

Austrian Econ Disciple
10-29-2009, 05:35 AM
Congressman introduces medical marijuana legislation
By Jordan Fabian - 10/28/09 10:00 AM ET

Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) on Tuesday introduced legislation that would allow users and providers of medical marijuana to argue in federal court that their actions were legal under state law.

Under existing law, a federal judge cannot consider the applicability of state laws in a medical marijuana trial. Should the bill pass, it could bolster existing efforts on behalf of the Justice Department to curb federal medical marijuana prosecutions.

Attorney General Eric Holder has indicated that federal prosecutions of medical marijuana patients and caregivers will not be a priority under the Obama administration, a shift away from Bush administration policy on the issue.

Right now, 13 states allow the use of medical marijuana. Farr's home state of California has the nation's most prolific medical marijuana industry, generating $2 billion per year and $100 million in state sales taxes. But federal law does not permit the use or sale of medical marijuana.

The bill has attracted 23 cosponsors. Reps. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) and Ron Paul (R-Texas) are the only two Republicans to back the bill.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/65157-congressman-introduces-medical-marijuana-legislation

Wait what? I'm curious why there is a need for this bill when the 10th Amendment is clear on this issue? Anyways, kudos.