Missouri Court Considers Marijuana Tax Legality

A federal appeals court is debating the legality of disarming individuals who use marijuana, with the DOJ arguing that recent use violates gun possession laws. However, judges from the Fifth Circuit pushed back, referencing a prior opinion that disarming sober users based on past cannabis use is unconstitutional. This case follows a ruling on U.S. v. Daniels, where an individual was convicted for possessing a firearm while having used cannabis. Meanwhile, a Missouri court is discussing the taxation of marijuana products, specifically focusing on the interpretation of 'local government' in a 2022 amendment that allows local sales taxes. St. Louis and St. Charles counties argue that both should impose taxes, while a dispensary contends that this results in excessively high tax rates, raising questions about the intent of voters and potential 'absurd outcomes.' The outcome of both legal debates could significantly impact gun rights for cannabis users and the taxation framework for marijuana sales in Missouri.