Who will buy 10 ounces of weed at a time? A look into Senator Schumer’s Maddening Marijuana Bill

Since many Cannabis.net readers have read and shared our first critical review of the Cannabis Administration and Opportuinty Act by Senator Schumer here, we decided to search through some of the fine print of the new law that would legalize marijuana at the federal level. Cannabis has come a long way from being the most hated substance in America to one of the most coveted substances in the country. Many states have already legalized cannabis in order to provide their residents with safe access to marijuana and to maximize related revenues.

Notwithstanding this improvement, there is still a lot of backwardness at the federal level with the American government’s refusal to legalize it. Hence, any law that seems to agitate for federal legislation always makes the news.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has published the law to legalize marijuana at the federal level

The Senator’s first bill has been released and its sponsors have been calling for public contributions and additions, improving his chances of scaling up before it goes officially.

Senator Schumer was accompanied by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden and Senator Cory Booker to present the draft at a press conference. The bill is marked as “expanded” entitled Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act with details up to 163 pages.

The characteristics of the proposed bill

The main aspects of the bill align with the ideals of cannabis professionals and enthusiasts who want federal marijuana legalization status. It also has sections overturning previous convictions and allowing Americans to petition.

Some petitions include maintaining state agencies empowering the state government to determine its cannabis policy – the bill advocates the elimination of side effects such as immigration-related penalties for those criminalized for cannabis possession.

Senator Wyden claimed the cannabis ban was an example of how America failed in its “war on drugs”. He claims that the strict laws banning cannabis have harmed American communities, minority communities, and small businesses.

The senators who support the bill insist on their three-point agenda:

The bill also aims to impose a federal tax on cannabis products and use a portion of its revenue for grant programs. Such programs aim to support people from affected minority communities: those affected by the marijuana ban.

The act also transfers the marijuana regulator from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to the following federal agencies:

The bill will also set a federal standard for marijuana use so that only people 21 and older can purchase recreational marijuana products. Every state in the country that allows adult cannabis will be required to uphold federal age restrictions.

Cannabis sales are limited, with adults only allowed to buy up to 10 ounces at a time. There will also be a newly created definition under federal law for the term “cannabis”, but the exception for hemp will continue to be retained.

The Federal Cannabis Reform Act to End the Drug War

Senator Schumer liked the war on drugs in America as a war against people, and especially those of color. He hopes the proposed legislation will allow cannabis to be removed from the federal list of controlled substances.

He wants the bill to fix the country’s criminal justice system while ensuring restorative justice, protecting public health, and introducing statutory taxes and regulations.

In agreement with his partners, Senator Booker notes that the federal government’s drug war has unjustly hit low-income communities and minorities (People of Color) for many years.

Red and blue states are legalizing marijuana across the country in a non-partisan effort, the federal government still lagging behind. This bill is a unique opportunity for Congress to end the federal marijuana ban. It is also time to invest in communities hardest hit by the disastrous and failed drug war.

Required feedback on the proposed bill

While cannabis advocates want the law to be recognized and passed right away, it still has to be assessed and perfected before it gets in the house. Therefore, the senators who support the bill are asking for feedback on the bill, which includes:

The goal of federal cannabis legalization is achievable, but it will require all of our combined efforts as the three senators lead the indictment on the floor of the house. If marijuana is accepted at the federal level, we will benefit from it and set the pace for other countries to follow suit.

America is always seen as a frontrunner with innovative ideas, and national legalization of marijuana could be the next innovative export from America to the world.

Bottom line

The cannabis reform law is one of the most anticipated pieces of legislation. Cannabis experts and enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting this bill since February when Senators Schumer, Wyden and Booker first pledged their commitment to the bill.

The majority leader in the Senate has been calling for reforms since February. The three senators also held a meeting earlier this year to seek support from the cannabis community. They met with various stakeholders to get feedback on the best reform moves.

With that concerted effort, it’s safe to say that the days of the federal cannabis ban are numbered. Several other bills and laws have failed, but this one has rekindled hope in the hearts of many in the cannabis industry.

Once upon a time there wasn’t a state that wanted to legalize cannabis, and today about 18 states (including Washington DC) have legalized it. It’s coming home at the federal level soon, and we couldn’t be happier with the news.

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