Growing marijuana for purely personal medical use while possessing a valid prescription in a state that has approved medical use of marijuana has been found to be interstate commerce.

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In the case of United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative, the court found that growing marijuana for medical use, even for personal use with a valid prescription, can still affect interstate commerce by competing with the regulated marijuana industry and potentially crossing state lines. Therefore, it falls under the jurisdiction of federal law regulating commerce.

Growing Marijuana for Purely Personal Medical Use While Possessing a Valid