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gunny highway
6th March 2015, 07:21 AM
i searched but didn't find this posted by anyone else.

Summary: H.R.1013 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)All Bill Information (Except Text)

Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act

Directs the Attorney General to issue a final order that removes marijuana in any form from all schedules of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act.

Amends such Act to: (1) provide that schedules I, II, III, IV, and V shall consist of the drugs and other substances that are set forth in the respective schedules in part 1308 of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations; (2) exempt marijuana from such Act except as provided in this Act; (3) revise the definition of "felony drug offense" to exclude conduct relating to marijuana; and (4) eliminate marijuana from provisions setting forth penalties applicable to prohibited conduct under such Act.

Prohibits shipping or transporting marijuana from any place outside a jurisdiction of the United States into such a jurisdiction in which its possession, use, or sale is prohibited.

Eliminates marijuana as: (1) a controlled substance for purposes of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act or the National Forest System Drug Control Act of 1986, (2) a dangerous drug for purposes of federal criminal code provisions authorizing interception of communications, and (3) a targeted drug for purposes of provisions of the national youth anti-drug media campaign under the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998.

Amends the Federal Alcohol Administration Act to set forth procedures for the issuance and revocation by the Secretary of the Treasury of permits for importing, shipping or selling in interstate or foreign commerce, purchasing for resale, producing, packaging, or warehousing marijuana. Prohibits any person from engaging in such conduct without a permit, subject to a $1,000 fine and/or a $500 payment. Sets forth criteria for ineligible applicants and disqualifying offenses.

Subjects marijuana to the provisions that apply to: (1) intoxicating liquors under the Original Packages Act, the Webb-Kenyon Act, and the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000; and (2) distilled spirits under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

Grants the Food and Drug Administration the same authorities with respect to marijuana as it has for alcohol. Transfers functions of the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration relating to marijuana enforcement to the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Renames: (1) ATF as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana, Firearms and Explosives; and (2) the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau as the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana Tax and Trade Bureau.

Directs the Comptroller General to review federal laws, regulations, and policies to determine if changes are desirable in light of this Act.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1013

madfranks
6th March 2015, 08:33 AM
It's about time. I wonder if this will pass. I heard on the radio this morning that the latest poll shows over half of Americans are now in favor of legalizing the plant.

gunny highway
6th March 2015, 09:13 AM
I've got my fingers crossed but I don't have a lot of confidence in the "leadership" in DC.

midnight rambler
6th March 2015, 09:17 AM
It's about time. I wonder if this will pass. I heard on the radio this morning that the latest poll shows over half of Americans are now in favor of legalizing the plant.

Screw legalization. A Texas state rep. recently introduced legislation totally decriminalizing pot in Texas. Rep. David Simpson, a Tea Party conservative, says "God made" marijuana and he believes that God doesn't make mistakes.

http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/28276776/conservative-lawmaker-believes-god-made-marijuana-should-be-legal-in-texas

Dogman
6th March 2015, 09:18 AM
Too many gov/law/lawyer and prisons jobs depend on keeping it illegal.

They all make money and paychecks that would go poof! (Nice thought) and would need to find new jobs !

Tho it would be nice to be able to light up and take a toke here before my checkout time!

mick silver
6th March 2015, 09:20 AM
they need the taxes money that will come from this ............ plus they can control weed this way

Dogman
6th March 2015, 09:29 AM
they need the taxes money that will come from this ............ plus they can control weed this way




Truth,

Make more in taxes than they can in fines and such.

But you know how elected idiots are, blind and less than thoughtful.

Shami-Amourae
6th March 2015, 09:31 AM
The law will pass when corporations and DotGov believe they can make more money on it legally than it illegally.

I do think they will start regulating the small pot businesses out of businesses so major corporate conglomerate cigarette and alcohol companies take over.

Coors and Marlboro Marijuana anyone? Don't worry there will plenty of added pesticides, tar, mercury, and other fun ingredients once the FDA approves it to be "safe".

madfranks
6th March 2015, 10:11 AM
The law will pass when corporations and DotGov believe they can make more money on it legally than it illegally.

I do think they will start regulating the small pot businesses out of businesses so major corporate conglomerate cigarette and alcohol companies take over.

Coors and Marlboro Marijuana anyone? Don't worry there will plenty of added pesticides, tar, mercury, and other fun ingredients once the FDA approves it to be "safe".

Damn, I hate to say it but you're probably the closest to being right so far.

singular_me
6th March 2015, 10:47 AM
if passed it will be taxable... and more people are going to start smoking... good, more numbed minds

there are not really after the money but people who cant think for themselves



The law will pass when corporations and DotGov believe they can make more money on it legally than it illegally.

expat4ever
6th March 2015, 11:10 AM
I find that people that smoke weed are way more awake than the rest of society. I've got 38 years experience with it myself. :).

When the big corps take it over it will go to shit and the small local growers will still be in demand.

Cebu_4_2
6th March 2015, 11:16 AM
if passed it will be taxable... and more people are going to start smoking... good, more numbed minds

there are not really after the money but people who cant think for themselves

I used to think that but after many years I realized the numbed and dumbed ones that smoke weed are the same without smoking. It actually sharpens my mind/memory not while smoking but after in a big way. Not sure if it's just me or the brand I smoke. I used to really suck remembering peoples names and now I can think back to people long a go and remember almost everyone's names, first last and sometimes even middle.

singular_me
6th March 2015, 12:25 PM
when I was teenager I was a pot head (and many other things).... couldnt do without 5 or 6 joints/day at least. yes it must have sharpened my mind somewhere but I was born a social rebel. However I am not talking of pot making you dumb but not care enough about society as long as there is pot.

They are going to prescribe pot to all the people who already take sleeping pills, tranquilizers, anti depressants/anxiety, etc.




I used to think that but after many years I realized the numbed and dumbed ones that smoke weed are the same without smoking. It actually sharpens my mind/memory not while smoking but after in a big way. Not sure if it's just me or the brand I smoke. I used to really suck remembering peoples names and now I can think back to people long a go and remember almost everyone's names, first last and sometimes even middle.

Cebu_4_2
6th March 2015, 12:48 PM
There are going to prescribe pot to all the people who already take sleeping pills, tranquilizers, anti depressants/anxiety, etc.

Not a chance, if they prescribe weed they wont need all those other things and will kill big pharma bottom line.

singular_me
6th March 2015, 02:37 PM
I wouldnt speak so quickly, the gov, big pharma and doctors are in bed to turn the masses into zombies. I am sure they have pondered all tactics to remain ahead of the wave and will turn the liberalization into a mega business, their track records speak by themselves. Eventually they will own most weed plantations in the US, and put chemicals in the weed, just like medical weed today which is already GMOed to be more potent and time released. More opportunities for monsanto.

What I believe is that pot will be combined with other prescription drugs by many, just like alcohol/liquor because the social construct is bondage.


I am very pro-freedom but with the NWO, every law is an illusion and this is what I meant. Impossible to kill big pharma, unless central banking is dismantled first.



Not a chance, if they prescribe weed they wont need all those other things and will kill big pharma bottom line.

singular_me
6th March 2015, 03:21 PM
my feeling is that they already were more awake before starting to smoke pot. Just like I was as a teenager already.
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I am for sure not anti-drug, life is an experience... each of us is on a personal journey and evolving differently...

just wonder what the NWO has in the store for the masses, because I do think there is an evil intent behind the liberalization and which we arent aware of just yet. Those people will never loosen up their control over the masses. Ultimately it is the people who will have to change their paradigm...


I wouldnt be surprised that they'd legalize it because prisons are over crowded, and this is a good thing... again, I firmely believe there is another agenda at stake which will not benefit the masses. wait and see... I cannot rejoice about legalization since the elites dream is to genocide millions of people. All their plans are nefarious.


I find that people that smoke weed are way more awake than the rest of society. I've got 38 years experience with it myself. :).

When the big corps take it over it will go to shit and the small local growers will still be in demand.