Federal appeals court upholds ban on medical marijuana ads in Mississippi, citing federal law.

A federal appeals court in Mississippi has upheld a ban on medical marijuana advertising, citing marijuana's status as illegal under federal law. Despite state law allowing the sale of cannabis for medical conditions, the court ruled that the ban does not violate the First Amendment. The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary, Clarence Cocroft II, plans to challenge the decision further, possibly by appealing to the Supreme Court.

November 25, 2024
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