Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “States’ Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act”.
States’ Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act
A BILL
To amend the Controlled Substances Act so as to exempt real property from civil forfeiture due to medical marijuana-related conduct that is authorized by State law.
Sec. 2 Findings
Congress makes the following findings:
Twenty-eight States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam have, through ballot measure or legislative action, approved the comprehensive use of marijuana for medical purposes when recommended by a physician.
An additional 17 States have approved the use of “low THC, high cannabidiol (CBD)” products for medical reasons in some situations.
Marijuana has long-established medical uses as an effective treatment for conditions that include HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, gastro-intestinal disorders, chronic pain, and others as well.
Sec. 3 Civil forfeiture exemption for marijuana facilities authorized by State law
Paragraph (7) of section 511(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 881(a)(7)) is amended—
by striking “(7) All” and inserting “(7)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), all”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(B) No real property, including any right, title, and interest in the whole of any lot or tract of land and any appurtenances or improvements, shall be subject to forfeiture under subparagraph (A) due to medical marijuana-related conduct that is authorized by State law.”