Whether for medical or recreational purposes, marijuana use is still illegal under federal law. The deduction of a medical marijuana expense cannot be allowed as an ongoing medical expense or as a deduction for special circumstances. A bankruptcy debtors’ proposed plan was denied because it does not contribute all projected disposable income as required under 11 U.S.C. Section 1325(b)(1)(B).
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