... mandatory minimum of two to ten years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and the Effect on Marijuana for Medical Use In 1970, the federal government passed the Controlled Substances Act, which defined some drugs as controlled substances. These controlled substances were divided into five schedules or drug classifications with Marijuana being classified as a Schedule ... Island, who also has legislation for medical Marijuana has begun drafting legislation for the recreational use of Marijuana that they plan to propose in late 2013. Solutions for the Federal Gov...

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