Unenumerated fundamental rights are creation of the courts arising from the due process clause of 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads in relevant part: No State shall…deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. Does this relate to cannabis?
Justice Department is launching an application for eligible individuals to receive certificate of proof that they were pardoned under the Oct. 6, 2022, proclamation by President Biden. President announced pardon for prior federal and D.C. offenses of simple possession of marijuana.
Washington legalized adult-use cannabis in 2012. Brinkmeyer v. Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Bd.,a Washington federal court rejected an Idaho resident’s dormant Commerce Clause argument, finding no violation when his cannabis business license was denied.
FDA announced existing regulatory frameworks for foods and supplements not appropriate for CBD products and new pathway to regulate CBD products needed. FDA denied citizen petitions requesting that agency conduct rulemaking to allow marketing of CBD products as supplements.
Principle Deputy Commissioner for Office of the FDA Commissioner released statement regarding Agency’s approach towards cannabidiol CBD and application in food and drug industry. FDA convened internal working group to explore potential regulatory pathways for CBD products.