Marijuana Moment Reports
Two major law enforcement organizations have endorsed a bipartisan bill to end federal marijuana enforcement in legal states, a cannabis group whose membership includes large tobacco and alcohol companies announced.
The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (ORCOPs) are both officially backing the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) 2.0 Act.
The Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR) announced the endorsements on Friday.
Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), the prime sponsor of the STATES 2.0 Act, thanked the law enforcement associations, stating that, as a former prosecutor, “I know firsthand that our law enforcement officers are already stretched thin–forcing these public servants to walk a discrepant line between state and federal policy not only defies state’s rights but is an inefficient use of precious law enforcement resources.”
“Most importantly, it does nothing to enhance public safety and, in many cases, works against it,” he said. “The STATES 2.0 Act would address this confusing discrepancy and empower law enforcement in their efforts to enforce cannabis law and address the unique needs of the communities they represent.”
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