This is a big deal. Just a couple weeks after 4/20, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly agreed to reclassify marijuana under federal law, as reported by the Associated Press.
This huge shift in policy is a significant development in the Biden administration’s efforts to overhaul cannabis regulations. Just in time for the election, wink wink. But in all seriousness, the move will shift marijuana from its current Schedule I status to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The latter schedule is a category typically reserved for substances with recognized medical benefits and a lower potential for abuse.
Matthew Schweich, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, hailed the decision as a positive step in federal cannabis policy reform. Yes, Matthew, most Americans would agree. But get this: he emphasized the need for broader reform efforts at the state level to address the criminalization of medical cannabis patients and users. Echoed to the rafters.
DEA AGREES TO FINALLY RESCHEDULE MARIJUANA UNDER FEDERAL LAW
by Editor's Pick
May 2
This is a big deal. Just a couple weeks after 4/20, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly agreed to reclassify marijuana under federal law, as reported by the Associated Press.
This huge shift in policy is a significant development in the Biden administration’s efforts to overhaul cannabis regulations. Just in time for the election, wink wink. But in all seriousness, the move will shift marijuana from its current Schedule I status to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The latter schedule is a category typically reserved for substances with recognized medical benefits and a lower potential for abuse.
Matthew Schweich, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, hailed the decision as a positive step in federal cannabis policy reform. Yes, Matthew, most Americans would agree. But get this: he emphasized the need for broader reform efforts at the state level to address the criminalization of medical cannabis patients and users. Echoed to the rafters.
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