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Marijuana Contracts Are Not Enforceable in Federal Court

Just because marijuana is legal under state law does not mean marijuana is legal -- a useful reminder.

Jonathan H. Adler | 9.10.2026 10:46 PM

Two-dozen states have legalized the adult possession of marijuana under state law. Many more have legalized the possession and use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Yet marijuana distribution and possession remain illegal under federal law.

The federal government may not devote significant resources toward enforcing federal marijuana prohibition, but the fact that marijuana is........

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