DEA Delays Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Until After November Presidential Election
In a move that could significantly impact the cannabis reform landscape, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a delay on Monday in the rescheduling of marijuana, noting it would hold an administrative hearing for December 2, which pushes any decision on the matter until after the 2024 election.
What Happened: The DEA received more than 40,000 requests for a hearing on the proposed rule making, which ultimately seeks to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
This classification change is seen as a critical step in reducing federal restrictions on cannabis, potentially opening new avenues for research and …