Questions tagged [medical-marijuana]
relating to the use of marijuana, ordinarily an illegal "controlled substance," for legal, medical reasons.
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Can You Invest in Marijuana Companies Legally?
I read this article today: Floundering Weed Stocks Test Wall Street’s Faith in 2024 Rebound
It said "stocks underlying the industry are floundering, with even the bulls growing tired of waiting. ...
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Medical marijuana patient protection from drug test: actual effectiveness of the law?
I'm under the impression that in Pennsylvania, medical marijuana users are protected from employer discrimination:
No employer may discharge, threaten, refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate or ...
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A company had me sign two conflicting documents about two years apart. Which one would apply?
The first was a drug policy. No drugs or alcohol period. The second said no drugs or alcohol on the job site. They got me on a drug test but I never smoke at work. Does the first document apply
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Did Las Vegas really ever have such harsh punishments for using/having/selling Cannabis?
In the movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", set in the 1970s, Las Vegas has a big sign saying how possession of marijuana gives you 25 years in prison there (the entire Nevada, I assume?) ...
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Is medical marijuana the only medicine in the US that is legalized according to various state governments and nonetheless a Schedule 1 federal crime?
The FDA does not approve marijuana's psychoactive substance, THC, for any medicinal use, and possession of THC is a federal crime, except for prescription synthetic THC. However, 36 states legalized ...
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Under California Health and Safety Code 11361, what constitutes "inducing a minor to use marijuana"?
In California it seems like marijuana is legal for adult recreational use, but that does not extend to minors.
Under California Health and Safety Code 11361 there's a section about "Inducing a ...
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Does the ATF have jurisdiction to prohibit gun sales to marijuana users when the marijuana used is not subject to federal jurisdiction?
Does the ATF have jurisdiction to prohibit gun sales to marijuana users when the marijuana used is not subject to federal jurisdiction?
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/commerce_clause
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Would working for a marijuana distributor remotely from outside of a legal state be open me to criminal charges?
I saw a job opening for a software developer position working in the marijuana industry. This is a job where I would not be directly handling or distributing marijuana. The company would be based in a ...
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In NYS, can a medical marijuana patient be fired or denied a job for a positive drug test result for THC?
In New York State, do medical marijuana patients have legal protections when it come to THC showing up in a drug test? Assuming they are both living and working within the state.
Additionally, do ...
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If we were to setup a cannabis store online hosted in Colorado (or any other state), can we legally serve California?
My main question is that since cannabis is still prohibited federally, would be illegal for cannabis sales data and payment processing to cross state lines?
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In Australia is it illegal to consume drugs, or only to possess them?
Specifically in Sydney. I’m wondering if it’s also illegal to be “high”, or if it is only illegal to “possess” prohibited substances?
Clearly hopping on the darkweb and ordering an ounce of green or ...
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Marijuana Extracts Equivalence to Marijuana Weight
It seems most laws regarding marijuana have varying consequences based on the quantity/weight. How does this apply to extracts such as THC and CBD oils, edibles, etc? Is it based on the weight of the ...
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Marijuana Across State Lines, where State Laws Differ
I'm taking a trip to Colorado, where recreational marijuana is legal. I live in New Mexico, where I have my state certified, state legal medical marijuana card. I'm taking a plane to and from.
Can I ...
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Are there any legal precedents regarding the enforcement of a country's laws on its citizens abroad?
I'm asking about the United States specifically but it would be valuable to hear about other countries as well.
Are there legal/constitutional arguments against the application of US laws on US ...
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Would a spouse of a medical marijuana patient be allowed to own guns?
As mentioned in prescribed marijuana prevents gun ownership, If you are a legal medical marijuana patient. You are not allowed to own or buy guns. But what if it is a person's spouse that is the ...
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