House Democrats Introduce Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill (Medcan24)

Democratic U.S. Reps. reintroduced Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act which will legalize cannabis on a federal level. The proposal – the fourth version introduced in Congress, would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level by removing the substance from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), and would require federal courts to expunge prior cannabis convictions and to conduct re-sentencing hearings for those still under supervision.  

The bill would allow for a 5 percent sales tax to be assessed on marijuana and cannabis-related products, creating an Opportunity Trust Fund with three grants programs. Small Business Administration funds would also become available to cannabis businesses and providers. 

The measure would also provide non-discrimination protections for cannabis use or possession, and for prior convictions for a cannabis offense. 

Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), Co-Chairman of the Cannabis Caucus, said in a press release that “it’s time for us to update our laws so they reflect the realities of cannabis usage in the United States. We must also recognize and embrace the legitimate medical industry which has developed.”  

“The federal Government must catch up to states and this Bill provides a Framework to End the Failed War on Drugs, while Supporting Communities and Businesses Nationwide.” — Titus in a press release 

The bill is sponsored by 40 Democratic legislators.  

The first version of the legislation was introduced in 2019 and was approved by the House in 2020 but was never considered by the Senate. Another version of the legislation was passed by the House but, once again, it was never taken into consideration by the Senate. The third version, introduced in 2023 was not adopted by the Senate but referred to House Committees of Jurisdiction. 

The current version has support from a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups, including: All People’s Health Collective, American Civil Liberties Union, Bucks County NORML, Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition, Center for American Progress, Cruel, Consequences Portraits, Delaware NORML INC, Doctors for Drug Policy Reform, Drug Policy Alliance, Grassroots Ohioans, JustLeadershipUSA, JustUS Coordinating Council, Last Prisoner Project, Lit by the Sea LLC, Los Angeles Community Action Network, Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Minority Cannabis Business Association, Montco NORML, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Social Workers, National Employment Law Project, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, NORML KC., NORML Tallahassee North Florida, Ohio NORML, People’s Action Institute, Reframe Health and Justice, Service Employees International Union, Southern Poverty Law Center, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Suncoast NORML, Supernova Women, The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, The Porchlight Collective SAP, The Weldon Project/Mission Green, and Virginia NORML. 

Cannabis Law Resources for Poland

Browse essential legal pages on cannabis sales and cultivation in Poland. These guides will help you understand the legal requirements, such as certification, licensing, and other compliance issues.

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  Registration of Medical Products in Poland