The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, as federal law enforcement officers, has the crucial role of enforcing laws to protect the nation’s mail system from illegal or dangerous use. In 2016, the Postal Inspection Service implemented the Administrative Nonmailability Protocol (ANP) to address the issue of mail packages suspected of containing marijuana. This procedure involves detaining, documenting, and processing such packages.
Massachusetts law, specifically MGL c.94C 32M, addresses the possession of marijuana. It allows possession of 2 ounces or less, with certain stipulations for individuals under 18, including a drug awareness program. Furthermore, MGL c.276 100K, effective November 9, 2022, provides for the expungement of records resulting from marijuana cultivation, possession, and/or distribution. In Massachusetts, individuals are permitted to possess 1 ounce of marijuana or have up to 10 ounces at home.
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency in Michigan aims to establish the state as a model for regulatory programs that stimulate business growth while ensuring safe consumer access to cannabis. The Agency provides important updates, including new visibility options for Social Equity Businesses and environmental regulatory information.
California, the first state to allow medicinal cannabis use with the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, now legally permits cannabis for both medicinal and adult (recreational) use. The state’s cannabis industry is stringently regulated to ensure business operations are safe, products are contaminant-free, and labels provide necessary information.
In Delaware, applications for medical marijuana can be printed from the website or mailed upon request. Completed applications should be mailed to the Delaware Division of Public Health, Medical Marijuana Program.
Washington D.C.’s Initiative 71 has not altered the law regarding marijuana possession for individuals under 21 years of age. Possession of more than two ounces can lead to arrest, and even small amounts, if seen by MPD officers, can result in legal consequences for those under 21.
Texas law defines low-THC cannabis as having “less than one percent by weight of tetrahydrocannabinols”. This includes the Cannabis sativa L. plant or its derivatives like oil or resin. Low-THC cannabis, except in the form of smoking, can be legally consumed for medical purposes as per Section 169.001 (4) of the Texas Occupations Code.
To learn more about these topics, visit the following sources:
U.S. Postal Inspection Service Handling of Suspected Marijuana Packages
Massachusetts Law about Recreational Marijuana
General Information – Cannabis 101
Cannabis Regulatory Agency – State of Michigan
California’s Cannabis Laws
Medical Marijuana FAQs – Delaware Health and Social Services
The Facts on DC Marijuana Laws
Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Texas?
