Congressional Researchers Update Lawmakers On 'Legal Consequences' Of Federal Marijuana Prohibition In Light Of Rescheduling Effort - Marijuana Moment

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : Congress could also expand the scope of the rider to bar the expenditure of funds on prosecutions related to recreational marijuana or other controlled substances.
52% : "Congress has the authority to enact legislation to clarify or alter the scope of the appropriations rider, repeal the rider, or decline to include it in future appropriations laws.
48% : "In addition, federal courts have interpreted the rider to prohibit certain federal prosecutions of private individuals or organizations that produce, distribute, or possess marijuana in accordance with state medical marijuana laws.
47% : " "In light of recent and proposed changes to state and federal marijuana regulation, this Sidebar provides an overview of the divergence between federal and state marijuana law," the analysis says.

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