‘It’s The First Step, Not The Final Step’: Cannabis Rescheduling Push Gains Broad Support
As the cannabis industry anticipates potential changes in federal policy, Dutchie is actively pushing for rescheduling. Bryan Barash, vice president at Dutchie, spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference about the importance of rescheduling cannabis as the “first step” toward normalizing the industry at the federal level.
Barash emphasized the broad support for rescheduling across party lines, noting, “The vast majority of people support it in the United States, people of all parties—Democrats, Republicans, independents.” He added that federal changes would allow businesses to “pay normal taxes” and operate like any other industry.
The Impact of Rescheduling on Cannabis Businesses
According to Barash, Dutchie is not …