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US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana

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662 points JacobHenner | 6 comments | 30 Apr 24 17:32 UTC | HN request time: 0.891s | source | bottom
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andrewxdiamond ◴[30 Apr 24 17:45 UTC] No.40213760[source]▶
Weed being illegal on a federal level has had some interesting effects. Because of these laws, all legal weed has to be grown, processed, and retailed within a single state. So much industry and local employment has been created by the legal barriers in place.

It’s probably still a net positive to release the federal restriction, but I hope all these small/mid sized businesses don’t get gulped up by big tobacco or other mega corps

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1. cryptonector ◴[30 Apr 24 19:28 UTC] No.40215210[source]▶
Under Wickard even all-in-state marijuana trade would still fall under the Interstate Commerce clause and be subject to federal criminal statutes, regulations, and taxes.
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2. giantg2 ◴[30 Apr 24 19:56 UTC] No.40215562[source]▶
Yep, some people tested this same theory out for firearms (or was it suppressors?) all produced and sold in one state in accordance with state laws. Of course the Feds shut that down and the courts agreed. The only reason they don't do this with pot is because they don't feel like it.
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3. cryptonector ◴[30 Apr 24 20:09 UTC] No.40215701[source]▶
I believe that case is not resolved yet.
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4. giantg2 ◴[01 May 24 00:41 UTC] No.40218240{3}[source]▶
Maybe it was the other case from that same state where they said state law enforcement couldn't assist the feds in enforcing federal gun laws.
5. AuryGlenz ◴[01 May 24 06:04 UTC] No.40220039[source]▶
My one big Supreme Court wish is that Wickard gets shot down. I could actually see it happen with the current court.
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6. cryptonector ◴[01 May 24 14:59 UTC] No.40224186[source]▶
Wickard does seem pretty gross.