Trump's Major Marijuana Policy Shift: Medical Cannabis Reclassified
In a significant policy change, the acting attorney general has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. This revision shifts cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, enabling tax breaks for operators and facilitating research, although it doesn't legalize marijuana federally.
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- United States
The acting attorney general, under President Donald Trump's order, has signed a directive reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. This marks a significant shift in federal policy long sought by advocates.
While the order does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under U.S. law, it changes its regulation by moving licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
This change allows for tax breaks for operators and promotes research, aligning with Trump's directive to improve access to medical treatments.
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