marijuana

Marijuana has been and remains illegal under federal law, even Washington and a growing number of states have passed laws making marijuana legal under state law. Marijuana businesses and their landlords are subject to criminal prosecution under federal law. Landlords of marijuana businesses may also lose their property in civil forfeiture actions. US Attorney General Jeff Session last week announced new guidelines for expanded prosecution of marijuana businesses, even in states where the businesses are legal under state law. This is an ominous threat to both marijuana businesses and their landlords. Washington marijuana businesses are regulated and must be licensed. […]