On June 17, 2024, Maryland Governor Moore signed an Executive Order granting full pardons to those persons convicted of 1) Misdemeanor possession of cannabis; or 2) Misdemeanor use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, only in cases associated with misdemeanor cannabis possession and where there were no other charges. Only offenses occurring prior … Continue reading Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Related Convictions
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Monumental Second Amendment Case, Challenging the Constitutionality of Stripping Medical Marijuana Users of Their Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Filed in PA Federal District Court
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group ("FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., and Adam Kraut, Executive Director of Second Amendment Foundation ("SAF"), filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on behalf of SAF, its members, and Warren County District Attorney … Continue reading Monumental Second Amendment Case, Challenging the Constitutionality of Stripping Medical Marijuana Users of Their Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Filed in PA Federal District Court
Lehigh County Judge Rules Police Search Prompted By Weed Odor Illegal After Man Presents Medical Marijuana Card
Lehigh County Court of Common Please Judge Maria L. Dantos ruled that a warrantless police search prompted by the smell of marijuana was illegal once the passenger showed his medical marijuana card. On August 2, 2019, Judge Dantos issued an opinion stating that Pennsylvania State Troopers overstepped the law when they searched a vehicle that … Continue reading Lehigh County Judge Rules Police Search Prompted By Weed Odor Illegal After Man Presents Medical Marijuana Card
Marijuana wins the midterms!
With the resignation/firing of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions as well as the legalization of marijuana in three states, the clear cut winner of the 2018 midterm elections is the marijuana industry. As everyone is aware by now former AG Jeff Sessions resigned at the President’s request on November 7, 2018. While it is not … Continue reading Marijuana wins the midterms!
More Pennsylvania Cities Decriminalize Marijuana Despite State Law.
With the noted exception of the current Attorney General, there is a growing acceptance of legalize use of marijuana in the United States. Thirty of the fifty states have legalized marijuana for either medical and/or recreational use. As the laws with regards to marijuana use continue to change state by state, the states which have … Continue reading More Pennsylvania Cities Decriminalize Marijuana Despite State Law.
PSP is Denying Firearm Purchases for Medical Marijuana Card Holders, even after Governor Wolf stated that “We Won’t Take Guns Away”
Although Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently declared that "[w]e won't take gun away" from medical marijuana users, the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP") has not received the memo, as we have seen several instances where individuals who merely obtained a medical marijuana card - in the absence of actual use - have been denied by the … Continue reading PSP is Denying Firearm Purchases for Medical Marijuana Card Holders, even after Governor Wolf stated that “We Won’t Take Guns Away”
Are PA Medical Marijuana Patients Prohibited From Possessing and Purchasing Firearms and Ammunition?
Last week, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Medical Marijuana Program Patient Registry had reached 3,800 registered patients in its first week of registration. While individuals may be able to lawfully possess marijuana in Pennsylvania under Pennsylvania law if the person is registered on the Patient Registry and has been approved for use by … Continue reading Are PA Medical Marijuana Patients Prohibited From Possessing and Purchasing Firearms and Ammunition?
Watch out for Higher Rents For Medical Marijuana Businesses
Any entrepreneur looking to participate in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana program understands that one of the biggest expenses and concerns is the location of the operation of the marijuana business venture. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is planning on issuing 25 permits for grower/processors and 50 permits for dispensaries (with up to three locations per each … Continue reading Watch out for Higher Rents For Medical Marijuana Businesses
What The Nomination Of Senator Jeffrey Sessions as Attorney General Could Mean to the Legal Marijuana Industry.
On election day in November, I wrote a blog article outlining the states which were voting to legalize either recreational or medical marijuana. Eight states voted on election day to legalize marijuana in some form bringing the total number of states who legalized recreational marijuana to eight and medical marijuana to 29. 1 in 5 … Continue reading What The Nomination Of Senator Jeffrey Sessions as Attorney General Could Mean to the Legal Marijuana Industry.
ATF Announces New Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is reporting that on Monday, November 14, 2016, ATF announced that the new 4437 would be required on ALL firearms transactions beginning on January 16, 2017. As you may remember, I previously blogged about ATF soliciting comments on the proposed 4473 and then filed a Comment in Opposition to ATF's Proposed Changes to … Continue reading ATF Announces New Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record
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