Senator’s proposal would give states authority to legalize the drug without fear of federal crackdown,winning Sanders applause from activistsVermont senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation on Wednesday that would remove marijuana from the federal government’s list of the “most uncertain” drugs – a bound that distinguishes the Democratic presidential hopeful from the other candidates in the race.
Under Sanders’ plan, marijuana would not automatically become legal. Rather, or states would assume the power to legalize the drug without federal obstacle,and could regulate it in the same way state and local laws now govern the sale of alcohol and tobacco. Related: Marijuana businesses voice fear of a Republican president Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com