Second Amendment Protection Act
Source: Congress.gov ·
367 words in original text
What This Bill Does
This bill changes federal firearm rules so that people who use marijuana for medical reasons under state law cannot be denied the right to buy, sell, ship, receive or own firearms and ammunition based solely on that medical use. The bill amends federal law to create an exemption for medical marijuana users from being labeled as unlawful drug users.
Who It Affects
Individuals who use marijuana for medical purposes in accordance with state law. Firearms dealers and ammunition sellers. The federal government agencies that enforce firearm laws.
Key Provisions
• Medical marijuana users cannot be treated as unlawful users of controlled substances for purposes of firearm and ammunition prohibitions, as long as they use marijuana for medical purposes in accordance with state law (Sec. 2(a)(1))
• Medical marijuana users cannot be treated as addicted to controlled substances for purposes of firearm and ammunition prohibitions, as long as they use marijuana for medical purposes in accordance with state law (Sec. 2(a)(2))
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, people who legally use medical marijuana under their state's laws would no longer be automatically prohibited from buying, possessing, shipping or receiving firearms and ammunition under federal law based on that medical marijuana use.
Important Definitions
Medical purpose: Not specified in bill text
Effective Date
90 days after the date this Act becomes law (Sec. 2(b))
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