{"id":1408,"date":"2021-08-25T21:39:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T21:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/federal-cannabis-decriminalization-on-the-horizon\/"},"modified":"2021-08-25T21:39:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T21:39:46","slug":"federal-cannabis-decriminalization-on-the-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/federal-cannabis-decriminalization-on-the-horizon\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Cannabis Decriminalization on the Horizon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\t\t<!-- END .ss-inline-share-wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>New legislation was introduced Wednesday that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, removing it from the list of federally controlled substances. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would empower states to implement their own cannabis laws.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and several other Senate Democrats are backing the measure which remains a draft bill at this time. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The federal prohibition on marijuana has disproportionately harmed young people of color.<\/p>\n<p>Our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act:<\/p>\n<p>Ends the federal prohibition<br \/>Expunges federal non-violent marijuana crimes<br \/>And invests in communities hurt by the War on Drugs <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r2NXQZp5AT\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/r2NXQZp5AT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenSchumer\/status\/1415429291404402688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 14, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s the first of many steps necessary to remove cannabis from the controlled substances list. <\/p>\n<p>Schumer\u2019s push for decriminalization is supported by Sens. Corey Booker of New Jersey and Ron Wyden of Oregon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was the first Democratic leader to come out for the legalization of marijuana and I will use my clout as a majority leader to make this a priority in the Senate,\u201d said Schumer. <\/p>\n<p>Booker added, \u201cThis is the first time in American history the majority leader of the United States Senate is leading the call to end prohibition of marijuana.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Schumer noted it will take broad, bipartisan support to move forward. The draft bill will be shown to stakeholders in an attempt to garner support. <\/p>\n<p>Most legislation in the Senate requires at least 10 Republicans to vote in favor of the bill. <\/p>\n<p>The even split of the current chamber with Democrats holding the narrowest possible majority would leave Vice President Kamala Harris with the tie-breaking vote.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cannabis industry insiders are embracing the news.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to drug policy, this bill will change everything in the United States, and beyond. We\u2019ve long known that cannabis is the canary, and the speed with which it has transformed prohibitionist state laws has been unprecedented. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis bill will help the federal government catch up with an overwhelming percentage of Americans,\u201d said Ricardo Baca, <em>The Denver Post<\/em>\u2019s first-ever cannabis editor and founder of cannabis marketing agency Grasslands.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Equity is an important part of the Democratic senator\u2019s efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignright is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sha\u2019Carri is an incredible athlete with a bright future. That her dreams are being crushed over a substance that should be legal across the country is devastating and wrong. Her heartfelt apology shows her strength even in the face of adversity.https:\/\/t.co\/PeohD20Emo<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoryBooker\/status\/1411025327602679814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 2, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figcaption><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Sen. Booker has been consistently outspoken in his support of marijuana reform policies.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cCommunities of color have paid such an awful price for the historical overcriminalization of marijuana that we want to make sure the money goes back to them,\u201d Schumer said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Concerns over equitable access to the industry are top of mind for many industry players. Wana Brands CEO Nancy Whiteman knows better than most how this bill would impact the industry. As the top-selling cannabis edible company in America, Whiteman welcomes this step forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe introduction of legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis would have implications far beyond banking. For starters, it will expand the opportunities for minority populations that have been disproportionately targeted during the War on Drugs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She added, \u201cFederal decriminalization would also enable manufacturing and then shipping across state lines which would greatly benefit brands like Wana. Supply chains will become more efficient and cost-effective as plants would be grown in appropriate outdoor climates and other materials could be sourced across markets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Schumer noted he intends to show the draft legislation to the White House and request their support. <\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden has publicly stated he supports decriminalizing cannabis but has not made a public statement regarding Schumer\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n<style><![CDATA[#wpdevar_comment_1 span,#wpdevar_comment_1 iframe{width:100% !important;} #wpdevar_comment_1 iframe{max-height: 100% !important;}]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\">(function(d, s, id) {\n          var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n          if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n          js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n          js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&appId=832450016929003&version=v10.0\";\n          fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cannatechtoday.com\/federal-cannabis-decriminalization-on-the-horizon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New legislation was introduced Wednesday that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, removing it from the list of federally controlled substances. 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