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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Proposes Reclassification of Marijuana

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on May 16, 2024, issued a proposed rule to move marijuana from its current classification as a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, thereby loosening federal DEA restrictions....more

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Is There a Shortcut to Cannabis Rescheduling?

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In the next 2 months or so, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is likely to announce that it will reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) from a Schedule I highly dangerous and addictive drug with no...more

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DEA Interim Final Rule on Hemp Draws Fire; Public Comment Period Ends 10/20/20

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The DEA published an interim final rule (IFR) late last week conforming its own regulations to meet Congress’ 2018 de-criminalization of hemp. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) removed hemp from...more

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To Facilitate Cannabis Research, DEA Proposes New Role as Marijuana Distributor

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On March 23, 2020, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish processes by which individuals and entities could apply to DEA to lawfully grow marijuana. The...more

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