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Supreme Court sides with marijuana user stripped of gun rights - Maryland Daily Record

Detected July 6, 2026 · in Cannabis & Hemp Operators

The Supreme Court ruled that federal law can prohibit marijuana users from possessing firearms, even in states where cannabis is legal. This decision upholds the federal ban on gun ownership for cannabis users, impacting businesses that sell firearms or operate in states with permissive cannabis laws.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Cannabis & Hemp Operators space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Cannabis businesses (dispensaries, cultivators, processors) that also sell firearms or have employees who carry firearms; cannabis users who own guns. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; the ruling is effective now.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cannabis & Hemp Operators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The Supreme Court affirmed that the federal ban on firearm possession by unlawful users of controlled substances, including marijuana, is constitutional. This means state-level cannabis legalization does not protect users from federal gun restrictions.

Who it affects

Cannabis businesses (dispensaries, cultivators, processors) that also sell firearms or have employees who carry firearms; cannabis users who own guns.

What you must do

Businesses must ensure compliance with federal firearm laws: do not sell firearms to cannabis users, and review policies for employees who may use cannabis and carry firearms. Cannabis users should be informed that they cannot legally possess firearms.

Deadline

Immediate; the ruling is effective now.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQcDdPdWs0UDc3LVdCemczenlROEhpUXdzOWZGeFZsamhuekpLRkxKYmNXQkU4eEpWdXVpOTU4QVQ0bWxGYnRBNDBlWWoxZHpqeVk0VjhJck9OaFNmOWpmWXBWZjh2MDhJZlNXZzZPNTdTWVc1YkFNT0EzaEpobkhWLVo4dWRWUkU0dEF4SFM1UWpidw?oc=5

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