The Federal Cannabis Prohibition Act of 1740

Ordered by the Congress of Floria and approved by the President
An Act to federally prohibit the cultivation, distribution, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products across the Confederate States.

• Be it enacted by the President of the Confederate States of Floria with the consent and support of the federal Legislature in its current guise, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-:

Bill Title:

The Federal Cannabis Prohibition Act of 1740

Purpose:

To establish a federal prohibition on the cultivation, distribution, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products across the Confederate States.

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the "Federal Cannabis Prohibition Act of 1740"

Section 2. Findings and Declarations

Congress finds and declares the following:
1. Cannabis has the potential to adversely affect public health and safety.
2. There is significant evidence linking cannabis use to impaired cognitive and motor functions, which may endanger public safety, particularly on roadways.
3. Federal law enforcement must have the tools necessary to address the distribution and use of cannabis effectively.

Section 3. Federal Prohibition of Cannabis

• Amendment to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA):
  • Cannabis and all its derivatives, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), shall remain classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the CSA.
    
  • No federal agency shall authorise any research, manufacturing, sale, or medical use of cannabis, except for substances explicitly approved by the relevant Administration.

• Prohibition of Activities Related to Cannabis:
  • It shall be unlawful for any individual or entity to cultivate, manufacture, distribute, sell, or possess cannabis or cannabis-derived products.
  • Any violation of this provision shall be subject to the penalties prescribed under the CSA.

• Enforcement and Oversight:
  • The Attorney General shall ensure robust enforcement of federal cannabis laws and coordinate with state and local authorities to suppress cannabis-related activities.

Section 4. Preemption of State Laws

• Federal law under this Act shall preempt any state or local law that legalizes or decriminalizes the cultivation, distribution, possession, or use of cannabis.
• States and local governments that fail to enforce this Act may face reductions in federal funding for law enforcement and public health programs.

Section 5. Exceptions

• The provisions of this Act shall not apply to:
  • Approved pharmaceutical drugs derived from cannabis.
  • Federally sanctioned research conducted by applicable laws and regulations.

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Introduced by: President Hutchinson

Date: 1740.7

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