State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Implications for Federal Law Enforcement

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law enforcement.

Marijuana.

Medical laws and legislation.

Organized crime.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2013

Summary:

Provides background on Federal marijuana policy as well as an overview of State trends with respect to marijuana decriminalization and legalization for both medical and recreational uses. Analyzes relevant issues for U.S. Federal law enforcement as well as for criminal organizations involved in producing, distributing, and profiting from the black market sale of marijuana. Outlines related policy questions that Congress may confront

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives

Publisher Number:

CRS-2013-DSP-0347

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license