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Legendary Cannabis Advocate Eddy Lepp Passes Away 1952-2021

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Lepp was one of the industry’s greatest advocates, leaving his mark as one of many who suffered in prison as a result of trying to cultivate medical cannabis and help patients get access. I’m facing life in prison for obeying the law,” he also shared. Lepp received a 10-year prison sentence in September 2009 at age 56.

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Further Consideration of the STATES Act

Cannabis Law Report

Congress could pass a law that would legitimate marijuana activities, but only to the extent an individual or commercial enterprise acts within the letter of state law. The DEA has made previous requests–in 2001 and 2006–to the FDA for an evaluation of marijuana. Emphasis added).

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