An Army Reserve major has had his promotion to lieutenant colonel rescinded and was issued a formal reprimand over his ownership stake in a New York dispensary, Task & Purpose reports. Maj. William Norgard contends that his business ventures do not violate military regulations, but said last year he was investigated for allegedly illegally possessing and distributing cannabis, and his position was eliminated. “We […]
Although cannabis acceptance is rising in many states, its use and possession is still illegal under federal law under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Activists are still working to change federal policy to reflect the voters in many states who have approved social use. Explore news below about the decriminalization effort from patients, politicians, and businesses on the federal level:
