U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Case to Watch Regarding the Cannabis Industry

January 1, 2025

As of December 5, 2024, a group of businesses in the cannabis industry are trying to argue in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that the federal government should stop regulating cannabis as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.


The plaintiffs in the case, Canna Provisions, Inc., et al. v. Garland, are those who operate cannabis businesses in Massachusetts. The businesses are seeking a declaratory judgment that the Controlled Substances Act is unconstitutional as it is applied to the manufacture, intrastate cultivation, possession, and distribution of marijuana.


As recreational use of marijuana is now legal in 24 states, and medicinal marijuana in 38 states, the plaintiffs in the case argue that times have changed and so must the regulations change as a result.


Please stay tuned for updates on this topic!


If your business has any questions on this topic or any other matters, please do not hesitate to contact the attorneys at The Royal Law Firm at 413-586-2288.

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