Public housing tenants still face stiff penalties for pot, even in states where it?s legal
Existing law around marijuana use in public housing can result in penalties or evictions for tenants using cannabis, even those using marijuana for medical purposes. | Shutterstock
?If we?ve legalized it but are only letting a select group benefit from it, we?re falling short? Beginning on January 1, 2020, residents of Chicago will be able to buy, sell, and consume marijuana recreationally thanks to a recently passed Illinois law that proponents say offers a fair and equitable examples of pot legalization.
But if you?re an Illinois resident who lives in federally subsidized public housing or uses Section 8 housing vouchers, using marijuana in any form still carries harsh penalties, including potentially eviction from your home. Just last week, managers of Section 8 housing sent out a notice to tenants that read, in part, that ?federal law prohibits marijuana use and possession in federally subsidized housing.? Public housing residents in Chicago will receive a similar notice soon. This discrepancy in state and federal law, one of many concerning marijuana use in states that have legalized recreational or medical use, shows how a double standard over pot still exists, especially for low-income communities and people of color who have been disproportionately punished by the war on drugs. Curbed spoke with lawyers, tenant advocates, and experts on legalization, and they all agree that the existing law around marijuana use in public housing around the country can resul...
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