Sentences with phrase «federal prohibition»

Neither of them has proposed to go substantially further and repeal federal prohibition.

It also eased the threat that the Department of Justice under Attorney General Jeff Sessions — a staunch foe of legalization — would step up enforcement of federal prohibitions on sales and use of marijuana in states such as Colorado.

There are federal prohibitions against allowing an embryo to develop past the point where it forms a structure called a primitive streak, which happens on the 15th day after fertilization.

WASHINGTON - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined with New Jersey Senator Corey Booker on Wednesday to cosponsor a bill that would end federal prohibition of marijuana.

In battling federal Prohibition authorities to keep her clubs open and winning a succession of court cases, Guinan gave the lie to the idea that all American women supported Prohibition.

In sum, both Clinton and Trump propose to continue with President Obama's approach of kicking the can down the road by maintaining federal prohibition whilst tolerating state - level legalisation.

(District of Columbia) A compromise revision of the nation's primary education law would essentially eliminate long - standing federal prohibitions on using Title I dollars to replace or supplant state and local funds, a top education policy expert said Tuesday.

Enact legislation to provide a comprehensive federal prohibition of discrimination in public schools based on actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity.

Exemptions to state and federal prohibitions on possession of firearms are made for persons who are licensed by the state to carry a concealed pistol.

In 1937, federal prohibition of cannabis as we know it today began with the Marihuana Tax Act.

But because of the federal prohibition imposed on cannabis and hemp, the U.S. is importing an estimated $ 100 million of hemp products each year.

Since the Pennsylvania case, more plaintiffs have used the federal prohibition on sex discrimination to apply also to sexual orientation, with much success.

The Democratic senator's proposed legislation will face an unlikely road to passage, considering that most lawmakers (including those in the White House) are reluctant to end the drug's federal prohibition, but the bill is still the latest attempt by a prominent politician to update federal marijuana laws at a time when a clear majority of Americans support legalization.

The company has so far steered clear of the U.S. market, citing the legal uncertainty of federal prohibition that overhangs legality in several states.

A freshman Republican representative from Virginia introduced legislation this week that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana use and allow states to fully set their own course on marijuana policy.

Thanks to the federal prohibition against marijuana, the science of running high is hazy at best.

The bill could only be made law pending the outcome of a Supreme Court case that is determining the legality of placing wagers on the outcomes of sporting events, potentially overturning a federal prohibition.

There is a federal prohibition against it, but New Jersey is fighting for it.

Gardner separately said in an interview Wednesday he is 80 % finished with legislation he is writing to ensure states don't run afoul of the federal prohibition on marijuana and to allow marijuana businesses access to the financial system.

Justin Strekal, the political director for NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, was delighted by Schumer's announcement, saying that the senator «has effectively made it clear that a legislative priority for the Democratic Party is to end the federal prohibition of marijuana.»

Sexual orientation and gender identity are not protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964; in fact, there is no federal prohibition of discrimination toward LGBTs in the workplace.

Although the federal prohibition was lifted in 1966, blackcurrants are still banned in many states in the U.S., and are a minor crop in others.

The potential for future Alaskan Arctic crude oil exports to foreign markets, especially those in Asia, can not be ignored — especially in light of the 2015 lifting of the federal prohibition on the export of crude oil from the U.S. to foreign markets.

As you likely know, H.R 525 seeks to amend the code to specify that the term «marijuana» does not include industrial hemp, which would remove the federal prohibition on hemp farming.

However, the federal prohibition on growing industrial hemp has forced companies to needlessly import raw materials from other countries,» says Senator Ron Wyden (D - Oregon).

While federal law does not specifically prohibit discrimination based on criminal convictions or arrests, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a policy statement indicating that an employer's use of criminal history information in making employment decisions may violate the federal prohibition against discrimination based on race or national origin.

Does Quebec's new law clash with the federal prohibition on assisted suicide?

In addition to the federal prohibition, there is also a provincial suspension.

For example, if someone receives a federal prohibition of 1 year and a provincial disqualification for a period of 3 years, both will start immediately from the time the person is found guilty.

In 1 year, the federal prohibition will end, but 2 years will still remain on the provincial disqualification.

The provincial driving disqualification and the federal prohibition run concurrently.

The Task Force is also of the opinion that jurisdictions, if they wish to do so, permit dedicated places to consume cannabis, such as cannabis lounges and tasting rooms, with no federal prohibition.

Be able to permit dedicated places to consume cannabis such as cannabis lounges and tasting rooms, if they wish to do so, with no federal prohibition.

The Court found that the federal prohibition on corporate speech in support of federal candidates violated the First Amendment and so declared those restrictions unconstitutional.