As states continue to take up new legalization measures, marijuana has quickly become a major issue for U.S. voters. In spite of these new and quickly changing state laws, federal marijuana laws remained unchanged. The disconnect between federal and state laws—and even the varying laws among the states—can leave international students confused.
사실,이 글을 쓰는 시점에서, 국가는 마리화나 법률에 관한 다섯 가지 범주에 속한다 :
● Marijuana is fully legalized in 16 states.
● Medical marijuana is legalized and possession has been decriminalized in 12 states.
● Medical marijuana is legalized, but possession is still criminalized in 14 states.
● Marijuana is decriminalized but not legalized in 2 states.
● Marijuana is illegal in all forms in 6 states.
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The most important thing for international students and all noncitizens* to realize is that these various state laws do not apply to them because marijuana is still a federal controlled substance. To use or possess marijuana in any form—and even to work in the legal cannabis industry—is still a crime for noncitizens and could have damaging effects on the college careers of international students.
*For the purposes of this article, “noncitizens” is defined as anyone with an immigration status other than U.S. citizenship, including lawful permanent residents, refugees and asylees, and people with temporary visas or forms of protection.
When entering the U.S., international students may face questions related to marijuana. For example, immigration officials may ask if they used marijuana back home and whether or not they plan to continue using it during their stay in the U.S. If a student answers “yes” to either question, they may not be allowed to enter the country.
And the questions may not stop there. Even once an international student is through the gates, local authorities may still stop and question them regarding marijuana. Being approached by an officer can make anyone nervous, but this is especially true if a language barrier is present or if the student is unfamiliar with U.S. laws. International students should remember that they do have rights, including the right to remain silent and to choose to speak to an attorney before answering the official’s questions.
또한 유학생에게 도착하기 전에 마리화나와 원격으로 관련된 텍스트, 메시지, 이메일 및 소셜 미디어 계정을 지우도록 경고하는 것도 중요합니다.
의료 및 레크리에이션 마리화나가 합법화됨에 따라 소비자를위한 관련 제품 제공이 기하 급수적으로 증가하고 있습니다. 유학생은 잎이 많은 채소와 싹을 피하는 것만으로는 연방 마리화나 법으로부터 보호하기에 충분하지 않다는 것을 깨닫는 것이 중요합니다.
For example, a Canadian woman was recently refused entry and subsequently banned from the U.S. because she had Cannabidiol (CBD) oil in her backpack. CBD alone cannot cause a high and is used primarily for medicinal purposes, and some doctors may recommend CBD as part of a treatment plan. However, international students should be warned not to accept CBD products, even if recommended by their doctor, until they receive legal counsel. Similarly, students should avoid any consumer products containing CBD, which can be found mostly in health and beauty products.
In addition, CBD is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (with the exception of one prescription seizure medication), and there are still many unanswered questions regarding its use and side effects.
State marijuana laws are in flux, but federal laws are not. The Immigrant Resource Legal Center (IRLC) continues to recommend extreme caution for international students, who should not allow themselves to be linked to marijuana (or CBD) in any way. This includes never carrying marijuana or CBD products, a medical marijuana card, or paraphernalia like a pipe. Clothing and accessories with a marijuana graphic should be avoided, and international students should not discuss marijuana in texts, emails, or social media.
In addition, international students should not take jobs within the cannabis industry or jobs that require them to handle marijuana or CBD products.
현재, 그것은 미국에서 마리화나 법률을 둘러싼 소음을 무시하는 국제 학생들에게 도움이 될 것입니다. 연방법도 변하지 않지만, 학생들은 모든 형태의 마리화나를 피하고, 자신의 권리를 이해하고, 마리화나 관련 소비자 제품에 관해서 큰 주의를 기울여야합니다.
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