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Medical Marijuana Customs and Border Protection

Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite... more +
Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers.  less -
Clark Hill PLC

Marijuana Rescheduling’s Impact on U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Interdiction of Drug Paraphernalia

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The Biden administration has proposed to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance. This reclassification will place marijuana in the same schedule as prescription drugs such as ketamine and...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Crossing the Line? Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Use

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In 2018, marijuana was legalized for recreational use nationwide in Canada. New York state is also in the process of legalizing marijuana for recreational use; however, it remains illegal under federal law. As noted...more

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Traveling with Medical Marijuana Across State Lines?

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I live in Arizona and I have a medical marijuana card, is it possible to bring medicine from out of state? In recent years, two of Arizona's neighbors (Colorado and California) have changed their laws to allow adults to...more

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