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Or put another way, another step in the right direction. New medical marijuana policy issued - Yahoo! News
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10-18-2009, 11:36 PM
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New Fed Policy on Marijuana 18 October 2009 9:56PM WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration will not seek to arrest medical marijuana users and suppliers as long as they conform to state laws, under new policy guidelines to be sent to federal prosecutors Monday. Two Justice Department officials described the new policy to The Associated Press, saying prosecutors will be told it is not a good use of their time to arrest people who use or provide medical marijuana in strict compliance with state laws. The new policy is a significant departure from the Bush administration, which insisted it would continue to enforce federal anti-pot laws regardless of state codes. Fourteen states allow some use of marijuana for medical purposes: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. California is unique among those for the widespread presence of dispensaries _ businesses that sell marijuana and even advertise their services. Colorado also has several dispensaries, and Rhode Island and New Mexico are in the process of licensing providers, according to the Marijuana Policy Project, a group that promotes the decriminalization of marijuana use. Attorney General Eric Holder said in March that he wanted federal law enforcement officials to pursue those who violate both federal and state law, but it has not been clear how that goal would be put into practice. A three-page memo spelling out the policy is expected to be sent Monday to federal prosecutors in the 14 states, and also to top officials at the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The memo, the officials said, emphasizes that prosecutors have wide discretion in choosing which cases to pursue, and says it is not a good use of federal manpower to prosecute those who are without a doubt in compliance with state law. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the legal guidance before it is issued. "This is a major step forward," said Bruce Mirken, communications director for the Marijuana Policy Project. "This change in policy moves the federal government dramatically toward respecting scientific and practical reality." At the same time, the officials said, the government will still prosecute those who use medical marijuana as a cover for other illegal activity. The memo particularly warns that some suspects may hide old-fashioned drug dealing or other crimes behind a medical marijuana business. In particular, the memo urges prosecutors to pursue marijuana cases which involve violence, the illegal use of firearms, selling pot to minors, money laundering or other crimes. And while the policy memo describes a change in priorities away from prosecuting medical marijuana cases, it does not rule out the possibility that the federal government could still prosecute someone whose activities are allowed under state law. The memo, officials said, is designed to give a sense of prosecutorial priorities to U.S. Attorneys in the states that allow medical marijuana. It notes that pot sales in the United States are the largest source of money for violent Mexican drug cartels, but adds that federal law enforcement agencies have limited resources. Medical marijuana advocates have been anxious to see exactly how the administration would implement candidate Barack Obama's repeated promises to change the policy in situations in which state laws allow the use of medical marijuana. Shortly after Obama took office, DEA agents raided four dispensaries in Los Angeles, prompting confusion about the government's plans. KCBS - New Fed Policy on Marijuana
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10-18-2009, 11:40 PM
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| NICE!!  I really hate the new policy about no flavored papers etc though. one step forward or 2 steps back? IMHO..I donno...we are battle'n a war here.
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10-19-2009, 07:52 AM
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| Thanks for the post Analog. You beat me too it About time USA!
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| Finally, good for you medical patients and your states, businesses, etc... ...if only we could wrap our heads around the idea of not arresting any marijuana users anymore. Period. | ||
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| Cool...the Obama administration has gone and set a precedent for ignoring federal law while also legitimizing my penchant for picking and choosing which laws I bother to comply with. | ||
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| I have now seen this posted in a couple of places. Let's find out if it is true or not in reality. Starting with California, eh? Let's all be on the lookout for dispensaries and compassion clubs being busted. Perhaps this is a good time to start lobbying to let Marc Emery out of jail? Peace.
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| Yeah I got the email this morning from MPP....here is the actual story on their website. Marijuana Policy Project: Email - Yes, we did Obama ends medical marijuana raids in 13 states
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