The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC or Commission) today issued for comment revisions to Chapter 56 of the Public Utility Code (Chapter 56), including but not limited to new utility reporting requirements, a new definition for medical certificates, an end to Friday utility service terminations, and installments for customers’ security deposits. The Commission voted 4-0 … Continue reading PUC Seeks Comments on Changes to Utility Regulations
PUC Seeks Comments and Approved Tentative Implementation Order Addressing Valuation of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water and Wastewater Systems Acquired by Investor-Owned Utilities
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today, July 21, 2016, adopted a Tentative Implementation Order that addresses amendments to Chapter 13 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code (Code), which Governor Wolf signed into law April, as Act 12 of 2016. That legislation added a new section to the Code – Section 1329 – providing for significant … Continue reading PUC Seeks Comments and Approved Tentative Implementation Order Addressing Valuation of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water and Wastewater Systems Acquired by Investor-Owned Utilities
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health sets up a Physician’s Work Group to aid in the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Program.
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Health took another step forward in the implementation of the state’s Medical Marijuana Act by establishing a Physician’s Work Group. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, Dr. Karen Murphy, in an announcement from the DOH, said, "We have started working closely with physician groups to disseminate important information, … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Department of Health sets up a Physician’s Work Group to aid in the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Program.
FDA rules threaten my right to smoke!
“It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.” – Abraham Lincoln On June 22, 2009, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act), was signed into law giving the FDA authority to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products. Initially the act was focused … Continue reading FDA rules threaten my right to smoke!
IRS unfairly taxes Legal Marijuana Businesses.
For those who wish to get involved in the now legitimate Pennsylvania business of medical marijuana, be prepared to be unfairly taxed by the IRS. While medical marijuana is now legal in Pennsylvania, as well as 24 other states, it remains classified as schedule I drug under the Federal Controlled Substance Act. This allows the … Continue reading IRS unfairly taxes Legal Marijuana Businesses.
Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment
Today, Judge John E. Jones, III. of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania held in Keyes, et al. v. Loretta Lynch, et al. that an individual, who was involuntarily committed on a single-isolated occasion, can successfully challenge a prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4). In this case, both Mr. Keyes … Continue reading Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment
Bi-partisan support for marijuana.
On July 9, 2016, the Democratic Party endorsed as part of its official platform a "reasoned pathway to future legalization" of marijuana and called for the drug to be downgraded in the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). On Saturday afternoon, the democratic platform committee introduce an amendment that would have removed Marijuana from the CSA entirely. … Continue reading Bi-partisan support for marijuana.
ATTENTION: The 9th Circuit amends the 2nd Amendment…
The last time I checked, neither state government nor the Courts had any power, real or imagined, to amend the U.S. Constitution. A recent ruling from the 9th Circuit, however, suggests maybe I need to check again. In a decision that confounds common sense, plain reading of the Constitutional text as much as it creates … Continue reading ATTENTION: The 9th Circuit amends the 2nd Amendment…
Injured workers: Pennsylvania Republicans want a loan…from you!
by Karl Voigt Injured workers: Pennsylvania Republicans want a loan...from you! On June 29, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a $31.6 billion budget. The legislature is even today, Sunday, meeting to work out the details. Somewhat shortsightedly, they have yet to figure out exactly how to fund their new budget. One idea tossed out by Republican … Continue reading Injured workers: Pennsylvania Republicans want a loan…from you!
ATF Releases ATF 41F FAQ
With the implementation date of ATF 41F looming just around the corner (July 13, 2016), the folks over at ATF have released the ATF 41F FAQ. You can find that here. The link also includes the new Form 1, Form 4, Form 5 and Responsible Person Questionnaire. The FAQ references: How Does Final Rule 41F Change … Continue reading ATF Releases ATF 41F FAQ
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