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Kathryn Venezia: Gonzalez v. Raich 545 U.S. 1 (2005)

Cannabis Law Report

Issue Presented: Does Congress’ authority to regulate interstate commerce extend to the regulation of in-state use and production of medical cannabis? Filburn where the court held that Congress may regulate the intrastate cultivation of wheat because that activity in the aggregate would impose substantial effects on interstate commerce.

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Last Prisoner Project Annoucement: Non Violent Cannabis Cultivator Andy Cox Released

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LPP write… In 2005, Andy Cox was indicted for conspiracy to manufacture marijuana for growing cannabis plants in the forest… Read More. The post Last Prisoner Project Annoucement: Non Violent Cannabis Cultivator Andy Cox Released first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis laws in Afghanistan

The Cannigma

However, cannabis has also been cultivated in Afghanistan for centuries and is a commonly used drug in the country. Is cannabis legal in Afghanistan? The simple answer is no, cannabis is not legal in Afghanistan. The Afghan government has strict laws against the cultivation, possession, sale, and use of cannabis.

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Cannabis laws in Estonia

The Cannigma

Cannabis remains illegal in the country for recreational purposes, but possession is typically punished by a simple fine. Cannabis in Estonia. Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug in Estonia, with an estimated 13% of young adults and teens consuming the plant in some form. Possible penalties. Medical marijuana in Estonia.

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Cannabis laws in Liechtenstein

The Cannigma

The cultivation, possession, and sale of cannabis are illegal in Liechtenstein for medical or recreational purposes. Cannabis is illegal in every form in Liechtenstein. Despite being the most popular illicit substance , buying, selling, and consuming cannabis are criminal charges that can include jail time.

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Cannabis laws in Chile

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Chile, the country has taken a progressive approach to cannabis laws and has legalized its use for medical purposes. In 2005, Chile passed a law decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use.

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Clarence Thomas Legal Opinion “A prohibition on intrastate use or cultivation of marijuana may no longer be necessary or proper to support the federal government’s piecemeal approach”

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Thomas wrote that a 2005 Supreme Court ruling – Gonzales v. Thomas further wrote that the case at hand – which dealt with a Colorado marijuana business attempting to avoid the tax burden created by federal prohibition and 280E – is a “prime example” of the “mixed signals” coming from the federal government regarding cannabis.