Pot Legal on Soveregin Lands
DOJ States that "Pot Laws" will not be prosecuted
In a win for the Pan-Indian movement, some Native American tribes are now allowed to grow, sell, and enjoy marijuana on tribal lands. On December 11th, the Departmet of Justice stated that it is no longer going to prosecute federal laws regulating the sale and use of pot on Indian Reservations -- even if state law forbids it.
As of today, no Native American tribes have stated that they will begin the distrubtion and sale of marijuana. But, this could cause problems with local tribes and local governments. Currently, marijuana is only legal in a few states. What happens if the Seminole Tribe of Florida decides to open a recreational marijuana shop?
Recreational-usage shop in Colorado
While I am not a partaker of marijuana, I feel that this is a great step in the right direction for Native Americans. If they are truly considered sovereign, the federal government should take steps in proctecting their right to legally sell and consume marijuana.
But, we'll see if it happens.
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