Summary: Anti-cannabis advocates, including the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, have filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court to overturn the state’s cannabis legalization law. The lawsuit cites federal law, which still outlaws cannabis, and argues that New York lawmakers bypassed Congress when they passed the state’s cannabis legalization law. The outcome of this lawsuit could potentially set a precedent for other states that have legalized or are considering legalizing cannabis.
Anti-Cannabis Advocates File Lawsuit to Overturn New York’s Legalization Law
In a surprising turn of events, anti-cannabis advocates, including the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, along with eight individuals associated with these groups, have filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court. Their aim is to overturn the state’s cannabis legalization law, which was passed in 2021. The lawsuit cites federal law, which still outlaws cannabis, and argues that New York lawmakers bypassed Congress when they passed the state’s cannabis legalization law.
The groups contend that cannabis is harmful and its claims about its medical benefits are unfounded. They argue that false advertising may mislead vulnerable patients and the public. The lawsuit states, “Medical use may inadvertently result in addiction, increased risk of psychosis, mental or psychosocial impairment, lung damage when smoked, and complications for unborn children when used during pregnancy.” They also claim that the presence of medical marijuana dispensaries may increase access to recreational marijuana for minors.
The lawsuit further contends that claims about the medical benefits of THC and CBD have not been subjected to studies that satisfy the federal Food and Drug Administration’s standards for determining the efficacy of the products. The FDA has never approved a cannabis product even as a dietary supplement, they point out.
David G. Evans, a New Jersey attorney and organizer of the group Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, told the Times-Union that this is the first lawsuit of its kind in the U.S. The outcome of this lawsuit could potentially set a precedent for other states that have legalized or are considering legalizing cannabis.
We will follow closely the outcome of this lawsuit, as it could have significant implications for the future of cannabis legalization not only in New York but across the United States.
[Source: Ganjapreneur]
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