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Feb 15, 2021 · Being the Attorney General, Merrick Garland will have much to say when it comes to enforcement of federal cannabis policy. His role and stand on the matter are even made harder and weightier now that the country seems to be divided …

What is Session memorandum?

The Cole Memorandum stated that federal cannabis enforcement resources would be concentrated on cases involving: Revenue from the sale of cannabis going to criminal enterprises, gangs, and cartels, ... Cannabis possession or use on federal property.Jan 6, 2020

What was the stance taken by the Office of the Attorney General in the original Cole memo?

While the memo (signed by then United States Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole) reiterates the view that marijuana is a “dangerous drug” and federally illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, it provided some comfort to the cannabis industry by offering some restraint in terms of enforcement of the prohibition.

What happened to the Cole memo?

The Cole Memorandum was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in January 2018, during the presidency of Donald Trump. In response to this, the Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act was introduced as a way of enshrining into law the protections offered by the memo.

Has the Cole Memo been reinstated?

Furthermore, the Cole Memo, which was rescinded by Jeff Sessions in 2018, has not been replaced by any guidance whatsoever.

Who is the current attorney general?

The current Attorney General is Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame. He was appointed by President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo in 2021.

Who created the Cole Memo?

The Cole Memorandum, or Cole Memo as it's sometimes referred to, was authored by the Justice Department's Deputy Attorney General James Cole in 2013. Drafted under the Obama administration, the memo was issued as the cannabis landscape in the US began to change.Dec 21, 2020

What is the Ogden memo?

“On October 19, 2009, Deputy Attorney General David Ogden issued a memorandum (the “Ogden Memorandum”), that gave U.S. Attorneys 'guidance and clarification' on how to enforce the Controlled Substances Act in states where medical marijuana had been legalized.

What are the Cole Memo priorities?

The Cole Memo Priorities include preventing the distribution of marijuana to minors, preventing revenue from the sale of marijuana from going to criminal enterprises, preventing the diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal under state law in some form to other states, and preventing state-authorized ...Apr 24, 2020