Medical Marijuana Hypothetical

[Straightbolt]

An interesting hypothetical came up and I wanted to see what the prevailing view was.

Given that Marijuana use is illegal at the federal level and thus a disqualifier, would giving up a Medical card via the state's form to inactivate a card remove the disqualifier or would it be enough to simply stop using and just let the card expire?

You don't need a medical marijuana card to legally purchase or use cannabis in MD.

 

[scottyfz6]

Why do you have to wait a whole year? If you invalidate it shouldn't that be that?

Is that that they only update once a year?

I know someone who sent it back certified mail. One month later she got her HQL, she provided a letter and a copy of the certification of delivery with her app. No issue what so ever.

 

[ras_oscar]

The GCA doesn't name prohibited substances.

18 USC 922(G)(3)

• who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act, codified at 21 U.S.C. § 802);

An Executive Order could fix all that.

Exactly: "unlawful user of or addicted to...." Schedule 1 says no medical use exists. Schedule 3 says medical properties recognised. Soooo if one has a weed card, presumably one is under a doctor's care and therefore not an unlawful user of at a federal level. Same as if one is prescribed and using any other schedule 3 substance. Firearms are not prohibited for say a prescription for Tylenol with Codine.

It's just an thought puzzle, I have no expectation that the current administration is interested in doing anything that assists people in owning and carrying firearms.

And I don't believe Trump (if elected) has any interest in alcohol, tobacco firearms or MJ.