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Rescheduling Proceedings Postponed At Least Three Months

Late yesterday, administrative law judge John Mulrooney postponed the start of hearings on federal cannabis rescheduling by at least three months, with reform-minded participants alleging bias on the part of DEA officials involved in the process. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 14, 2025

Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Hearings Underway

Hearings commenced this week with the DEA and advocates and opponents of a federal rescheduling for cannabis preparing to make their cases. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 3, 2024

DEA Pushes Rescheduling Hearing Until Post-Election

The proposed rescheduling of cannabis could be delayed until after the inauguration of the next president, as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has scheduled an administrative hearing on the subject for December 2. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 3, 2024

News Alert: DEA To Reschedule Cannabis In Fundamental Shift For The Industry

As predicted in today’s SND Cannabis Edition, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has agreed to transfer cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, placing it in line with substances like ketamine. Now that the DEA has signed off, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must review the new rule, after which it will be subject to public comment before being implemented. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 30, 2024

DEA Rescheduling Announcement Could Be Imminent

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) could issue an announcement on the rescheduling of cannabis from a Schedule I drug as soon as this week, according to comments from opposition group Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 30, 2024

As Hemp THC Expands In The Market, Rules Of The Road Are Lagging

With hemp-derived THC beverages enjoying a wave of growth in markets like Minnesota and Texas—where they’re able to be sold at traditional retailers—regulation of the fast-rising segment is lagging behind its development at the consumer level. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 27, 2024

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