Government,
Administrative/Regulatory
Dec. 19, 2019
The hazy legal landscape of cannabis
In January 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole memos and directed prosecutors to pursue marijuana related crimes in accordance with generally applicable Department of Justice guidelines. At his confirmation hearing, Attorney General William Barr testified that he did not intend to prosecute entities that had acted in reliance on the Cole memos, but to date he has not released any formal guidance.
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The legality of cannabis varies widely depending on what product is at issue and what law applies. There is significant divergence, and at times direct conflict, between state and federal laws. Under federal law, a slight difference in chemical composition or the marketed use of a product can determine legality. Understanding these legal distinctions is important not only for direct participants in the cannabis industry, including consumers, but also for entities, lik...
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