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Purveyor

(29,876 posts) Mon Jan 23, 2012, 04:51 PM Jan 2012

Judge: Montana's Medical Marijuana Law Doesn't Shield Providers From Federal Prosecution [View all]

HELENA, Mont. — A judge has ruled that Montana's medical marijuana law doesn't shield providers of the drug from federal prosecution.

Friday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy is a new blow to the reeling medical marijuana industry that has seen tougher state restrictions and a federal crackdown over the last year.

Molloy says medical marijuana providers can be prosecuted under the federal Controlled Substances Act even if they are following state law. '

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Judge: Montana's Medical Marijuana Law Doesn't Shield Providers From Federal Prosecution [View all] Purveyor Jan 2012 OP

So, why the fuck IS there Federal prosecution? Jackpine Radical Jan 2012 #1

If you are selling something for $400 an ounce that should cost $20, you would want it kept illegal FrodosPet Jan 2012 #3

Yes, of course. Jackpine Radical Jan 2012 #4

k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Jan 2012 #2