Last week, senators in Nevada passed a measure that called for Congress to legalize cannabis at the federal level. The approved measure states that marijuana has many medical uses that have been well documented, yet it is still classified as a Schedule I substance.
Under the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is classified in the same category as drugs such as heroin, LSD, peyote, ecstasy and methaqualone. Drugs under this schedule are said to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
The legislation also highlights that voters in Nevada have approved measures at the ballot to legalize recreational and medical cannabis, adding that in 2022, a district court in the state ruled that the designation by the Board of Pharmacy categorizing marijuana as a Schedule I drug was unconstitutional. It also notes that marijuana’s federal classification makes it difficult for patients to obtain medical insurance coverage for marijuana prescriptions, in addition to them not receiving coverage under health savings accounts.
In addition, the measure also explores financial barriers that cannabis businesses encounter under current prohibition, specifically the lack of access to banking services. This has forced many legal businesses to operate on cash solely, making these businesses crime targets. The resolution also requires that the chief clerk of the Assembly prepare and circulate a copy of this bill to every member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the presiding officer of the United States Senate, as well as the Vice President of the U.S.
Senators in Delaware approved a similar measure earlier this year, which also asked the federal government to stop cannabis prohibition.
During this session, legislators in Nevada have discussed other measures on drug policy, including a measure that would increase the possession limit of marijuana and eliminate barriers to employment in the cannabis industry.
The State Athletic Commission also held a vote to advance a proposed amendment to Gov. Joe Lombardo, which would protect athletes from penalization over the possession or use of legal cannabis. In 2021, this body voted to stop the penalization of professional fighters who tested positive for cannabis. However, the policy is yet to be integrated into the code. This recent amendment would alter that. The Nevada State Athletic Commission regulates unarmed combat sports within the state.
In other news, law enforcement regulators in the state also introduced a proposal to revise Nevada’s employment policy. If approved, previous conviction over the possession of cannabis for amounts that have been legalized would no longer be used to disqualify police recruits.
If the federal laws on marijuana are repealed, there will be a massive market created for various companies that service the cannabis industry, such as Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX), as well as companies that directly deal in marijuana or its products.
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