Attorney General nominee William Barr said he disagrees with efforts by states to legalize marijuana but won't "go after" marijuana companies in states that have legalized it based on the Obama administration's policies.
"My approach to this would be not to upset settled expectations and the reliance interests that have arisen as a result of the Cole memoranda," Barr told the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was asked about a memo written during President Barack Obama's administration that has since been rescinded. "Investments have been made, so I don't think it's appropriate to upset those interests."
His position could help him garner the vote of Republican Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado, who has insisted Barr not interfere with his state's legal marijuana industry. Gardner said yesterday he's scheduled a meeting with Barr to discuss the issue.
