State Marijuana Laws
Today, forty-eight (48) states accept the medical use of marijuana. However, marijuana’s classification in the federal Controlled Substance Act (CSA) has not changed as a result. State laws are not … State Marijuana Laws
States
Petition for Declaratory Judgment
Olsen v. IDPH In October, I filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment asking to participate in the state Medical Cannabidiol Act for religious reasons. My sacrament has been cannabis since … Petition for Declaratory Judgment
Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, 2021
Cannabis_Reform@finance.senate.gov Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act GAI21675 4LN Discussion Draft S.L.C. Modern state, national, and international drug laws were designed to be flexible. Instead of statutory classification of drugs, classification … Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, 2021
Update on federal cannabis exemption
Bleeding Heartland Update on efforts to obtain a federal cannabis exemption for Iowa Monday, Jun 21 2021 carl Carl Olsen is the founder of Iowans for Medical Marijuana. – promoted … Update on federal cannabis exemption
Comments on Hawaii HCR 132
Testimony COMMENTING on HCR 132 Request to the Drug Enforcement Administration for an exception to the Regulations Representative Mark M. Nakashima, Chair House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Hearing … Comments on Hawaii HCR 132
Letter to Governor Reynolds
Carl Olsen 130 NE Aurora Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 January 16, 2021 Office of the Governor Iowa State Capitol 1007 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 … Letter to Governor Reynolds
DEA Denies State Exemption
On November 10, 2020, just a week after the elections, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) denied our petition for a new federal regulation exempting state medical cannabis programs to be … DEA Denies State Exemption
DEA’s 5-Factor Test Predates State Law
An old federal five-factor test violates state sovereignty The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: … DEA’s 5-Factor Test Predates State Law
HF2589 Violates State Sovereignty
BEFORE THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Petition by Carl Olsen for agency action related to House File 2589 and Iowa Code Chapter 124E PETITION FOR AGENCY ACTION Petitioner, Carl … HF2589 Violates State Sovereignty
Updates to Medical Cannabidiol Act 2020
Dear Legislators, I am writing regarding pending legislation requiring the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to request guarantees that federal funding will not be withheld from state educational and … Updates to Medical Cannabidiol Act 2020