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H.R. 710

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Truth in Trials Act
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · April 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
February 14, 2013
Sponsor
Rep. Sam FarrD
Cosponsors (16)
15D 1R
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Truth in Trials Act - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) allow any person on trial for a federal marijuana-related offense to introduce evidence that the alleged marijuana-related activities were performed in compliance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana, (2) allow an affirmative defense to a marijuana prosecution that the alleged marijuana-related activities complied with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana, (3) limit the criminal liability of persons convicted of federal marijuana-related offenses, (4) require the preservation and return (if a defendant is acquitted) of property seized in connection with a marijuana prosecution, and (5) prohibit the seizure of plants grown or stored under a physician's recommendation or by order of a state or municipal agency in accordance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana.

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