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"U.S. Attorney Martin Sends Letter to Green Theory Pot Dispensary for Violation of Federal Law."
Press release from a U.S. Attorney of the District of Columbia issued Friday, April 25, 2025.
Friend, Did you see this news story? WE did!
ASA is calling a National Emergency Town Hall Tomorrow night to discuss:
- The letter's significance,
- How to prepare for federal interference, and
- How ASA will respond
Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30 pm PT/8:30 PM EST
<[link removed]>RSVP Now <[link removed]>WHY THIS MATTERS!
On July 9th, 2024the House Appropriations Committee passed a version ofthe Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill that included language to block rescheduling efforts for cannabis (Section 623) and a modification to the medical cannabis amendment from 2014 that has been protecting medical cannabis business since that time <[link removed]>.
These proposed amendments open the door for federal interference in state medical cannabis programs again (Section 531(b)) with double penalties. The very next day, a group of25 GOP Senators and Congressmen <[link removed]>sent a letter to Attorney General Garland condemning the rescheduling process: “It is clear that this Proposed Rule was not properly researched, circumvented the DEA, and is merely responding to the popularity of marijuana and not the actual science.
Join us in DC: May 18-19, 2025
Join advocates in our nation's capital for a day of skill and community-building workshops, followed by meetings with your federal representatives.
May 18-Leadership Summit
- Citizen Lobby Training
- Building Support for Federal Legislation
- Utilizing ASA Campaign Tools
May 19- Lobby Day
- ASA will set up meetings with the offices of your federal representatives
- ASA will provide materials for your meetings
- Represent patient voices on Capitol Hill
- (Get your D.C. selfie, ha!)
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