“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
PA’s Safe Harbor Letter for medical marijuana
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has published temporary regulations 28 PA. Code Ch. 1131 et seq. relating to “Safe Harbor Letter”. The temporary regulations are published by the DOH under Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (the “MMA”) see 35 P.S. §§10231.101-10231-2110. The temporary regulations pertain to section 2106 of the MMA (35 P.S. §§10231.2106), which … Continue reading PA’s Safe Harbor Letter for medical marijuana
Medical Marijuana, a viable alternative to opioid painkillers.
Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act allows patients who are afflicted with one of 17 serious medical conditions to be certified to use medical marijuana. Included as a separate and distinct medical condition in the enumerated 17 serious medical conditions is “severe chronic or intractable pain.” Severe pain is also a symptom which is common in many … Continue reading Medical Marijuana, a viable alternative to opioid painkillers.
Devastating Decision from the Superior Court on “Other Lawful Purpose”
Today, the Superior Court issued a decision in Commonwealth v. Goslin, which addressed the defense in 18 Pa.C.S. § 912 that a weapon could be carried on school property for other lawful purposes. In this case, Mr. Goslin attended an informal hearing with school officials regarding his son's possession of a knife on school property. … Continue reading Devastating Decision from the Superior Court on “Other Lawful Purpose”
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