Marijuana in Federal Housing: Ending discrimination for state-legal use.
This bill aims to protect individuals in federally assisted housing from discrimination based on marijuana use, possession, or distribution, provided it complies with state law. Housing agencies will be prohibited from denying admission or evicting tenants solely for activities involving marijuana that are legal in their state. However, the bill mandates the establishment of smoke-free zones for marijuana, mirroring existing restrictions for tobacco.
Key points
Protection against denial: Housing agencies cannot deny admission to federally assisted housing for individuals who use marijuana in compliance with the law of the State where they reside.
No eviction for state-legal use: State-compliant use, possession, sale, or manufacture of marijuana will not be considered 'criminal activity' justifying eviction from federal housing.
Smoking restrictions: The Secretary must issue regulations restricting smoking marijuana in federally assisted housing in the same manner and locations as tobacco smoking is restricted (smoke-free zones).
Tenant rights: The Act strengthens tenant rights in states that have legalized marijuana by resolving the conflict between state law and federal housing rules.
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