The much-anticipated hearings on the proposed rulemaking to reschedule cannabis, which were scheduled to begin on January 21, have been postponed for at least three months as a result of an appeal granted by DEA...more
2/5/2025
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July 22, marked the end of the historic DEA public comment period for marijuana’s proposed rescheduling to Schedule III. Industry engagement was strong, and thanks to the efforts of advocacy organizations, industry...more
On August 30, 2023, the federal government formally acknowledged the medical use and low potential of abuse for cannabis, with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommending that cannabis be rescheduled to...more
9/1/2023
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