Sentences with phrase «illegal under federal law»

The appellate decision hinged on their finding that since marijuana remains illegal under federal law, its use is therefore not «lawful» under Colorado's «Lawful Activities» statute.

Marijuana is illegal under federal law, but many states have decided they want to have a medical marijuana program or now a recreational marijuana program.

One is the fact that this is an activity that's illegal under federal law, so it's not surprising that the federal government is interested in making sure that activities that violate federal statutes don't wind up continuing to grow.

One case from Colorado held that while marijuana is illegal under federal law as a Schedule I drug (which means it officially has no medicinal uses under federal law), an employee is not protected for discipline or discharge for a positive test.

These businesses and the individuals involved in these establishments are well aware that marijuana remains illegal under federal law and the US attorneys, despite the Cole Memo and other memos, of course always had the discretion to go after and prosecute egregious violators of the federal law.

At the SJC, the employer argued that the employee's accommodation was facially unreasonable given that, while her medical marijuana was legal under state law, it was nonetheless illegal under Federal law.

Murky, because pot is legal in a growing number of states, but remains illegal under federal law.»

Against the backdrop of the nation's largest Veterans Day parade, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this month he'd sign legislation making New York the latest in a fast - rising tide of states to OK therapeutic pot as a PTSD treatment, though it's illegal under federal law and doesn't boast extensive, conclusive medical research.

This whole medicinal pot issue is a little thorny, since marijuana is illegal under federal law — period, end of story, even in states that have passed legislation or ballot initiatives making the drug legal for use by people who are sick, those individuals are still subject to arrest by federal officials for possession or cultivation.

Meanwhile, more and more states are moving toward legalization, and President Donald Trump recently endorsed allowing states to decide how to regulate the drug, which is illegal under federal law.

Marijuana use is illegal under federal law but allowed in some cases in dozens of states.

Some states around the country are moving to full legalization, though use of the drug is still illegal under federal law.

So even in states that have legalized marijuana for some or all purposes, it is still illegal under federal law.

Like sports betting, marijuana is illegal under federal law.

The Marihuana Tax Act made it officially illegal under federal law in 1937, despite opposition from the American Medical Association.

Marijuana to Remain Illegal Under Federal Law, DEA Says Marijuana advocates who hoped the cascade of states moving to legalize medical marijuana would soften the federal stance on the drug faced disappointment Thursday as the Drug Enforcement Administration announced it will keep marijuana illegal for any purpose...

Pot remains illegal under federal law, and Sessions» new direction lets federal prosecutors in states where marijuana is legal decide how aggressively to enforce that law.

A more immediate barrier for Constellation is that pot is still illegal under federal law, and as an alcohol seller, the company relies on the federal government for permits and licenses.

Because marijuana remains illegal under federal law, and because most banks operate under federal regulations, it is hard for dispensaries to open checking accounts or take credit cards.

Banks and insurance companies refuse to do business with cannabis companies because marijuana is illegal under federal law and most financial institutions are federally insured, forcing marijuana businesses to operate in cash.

Landlords who finance their buildings through a federally insured bank could be in legally murky water if they choose to rent to a cannabis tenant because the plant is still illegal under federal law.

While marijuana is still illegal under federal law, legal medical marijuana markets have been opened across with Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska opened recreational markets as well.

Marijuana is illegal under federal law, but so far eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized the drug for recreational use, while 28 states in total have legalized medical cannabis.

The referendums come amid shifts in American opinions on marijuana in recent years that have energized efforts to legalize cannabis, a drug that remains illegal under federal law even as Colorado and Washington state have been given the go - ahead to experiment with legalization.

But importing cannabis to the United States is illegal under federal law.

States have clashed with the federal government over marijuana, which remains illegal under federal law.

While several states such as Colorado, Oregon, and this week California have made cannabis legal to possess and use, it still remains illegal under federal law.

The Transportation Security Administration, the federal agency in charge of screening passengers, isn't specifically looking for drugs that are illegal under federal law, a spokesman said.

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That is a conundrum for the state's airports, which are locally owned and operated but are subject to federal law, under which marijuana is an illegal substance.

Pot remains illegal under U.S. federal law as well as international trade rules.

Taking a page from laws creating sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants, a group of lawmakers have submitted a bill that bans California law enforcement from working with federal authorities if they attempt to take action against marijuana grow facilities or dispensaries that operate legally under state law.

While cannabis for recreational or medical use is legal in several states, such as California and Colorado, it is classified as an illegal schedule 1 drug under U.S. federal law.

How do you argue those counterfeit water pipes are illegal under trademark law when the original is illegal under federal criminal law?

Drugs are rescheduled often, but marijuana has been deemed a Schedule I substance for 46 years, which makes it illegal to grow, possess, use, or distribute under federal law.

Instead, the 74 - page lawsuit was aimed at DACA's existence from its very beginning by the Obama Administration in June 2012, arguing that the program was always illegal under federal immigration laws and always was unconstitutional.

The specific legal grounds for the Texas coalition's challenge to the remaining DACA program are that it violates the Constitution's direction for the president to execute the nation's laws, that it was adopted without allowing the public an advance chance to comment on it, and that it exceeds presidential power under federal immigration laws and is thus illegal.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter threatening legal action because it considers the discount illegal under federal civil rights laws.

Worried about the fact that marijuana is still listed as an illegal drug under federal law?

Under both state and federal law, engaging in the distilling of spirits and the possession of distilling apparatus without a license is illegal.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced in December that it was reviewing whether weapons using bump stocks should be considered illegal machine guns under federal law.

Finally, because marijuana is still illegal in most states and under federal law, people who possess or sell marijuana may face legal consequences.

It made illegal aliens ineligible for public social services, public health care services (unless in cases of emergency under federal law), and public school education at elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels.

Jim Crow was a localized form of state - sponsored oppression that was, at the time illegal based on federal law but allowed to continue by apathetic and politically expedient federal authorities under the guise of furthering a doctrine of «states rights»; the same euphemism for slavery the southern plantation owning oligarchs used to rationalize secession and trick the poor white southerners to fight a war and die in the millions.

Plaintiffs bring claims under federal and state antitrust laws to enjoin the illegal conduct and to obtain damages.»

We may, but are not required to, decline a transaction on your Account for any of the following reasons: (A) because of operational considerations, (B) because your Account is in default, (C) if we suspect fraudulent or unlawful activity, (D) we reasonably believe a transaction may be challenged as illegal under state or federal law (such as casino gambling on the Internet), or (E) in our discretion, for any other reason.

You agree that you will not use your card for any transaction that is illegal under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Under federal law, it is illegal to import any puppy under the age of six months for resale but the USDA does not track or regulate any of these resUnder federal law, it is illegal to import any puppy under the age of six months for resale but the USDA does not track or regulate any of these resunder the age of six months for resale but the USDA does not track or regulate any of these rescues.

The shipwreck will be protected under state and federal law, and it is illegal to disturb or damage any archaeological sites in sanctuary and park boundaries.

Furthermore, Shukla's receiving of funds from IGES and GMU may constitute double - dipping that's illegal under Virginia state law as well as federal law.

Discrimination based on several types of personal characteristics, such as age (40 years of age and older), race, religion, national origin, medical condition, disability or gender are illegal under both federal (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act) and state law (Fair Employment and Housing Act).