If you need another reason to reach for discreet cannabis products, how’s this? A U.S. attorney’s office has signaled that it will begin to rigorously prosecute people over use and possession of cannabis on federal lands, including national parks.

Last month, Wyoming U.S. Attorney Darin Smith said in a press release, “Marijuana possession remains a federal crime in the United States, irrespective of varying state laws. The detrimental effects of drugs on our society are undeniable, and I am committed to using every prosecutorial tool available to hold offenders accountable.”

The announcement came after the U.S. Department of Justice rescinded its previous guidance on the prosecution of simple cannabis possession.

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