POLITICSJun 1 · 07:05 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNALAmanda Watford

The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what?

The U.S. Department of Justice rescheduled medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, allowing federal tax benefits and research opportunities. However, recreational marijuana remains Schedule I, and states with cannabis programs are awaiting further federal guidance. The DEA plans a hearing on potential de-scheduling of marijuana, but most state programs will likely continue unchanged.

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U.S. Department of JusticeorganizationDrug Enforcement AdministrationorganizationKatharine Neill HarrispersonRice University’s Baker Institute for Public PolicyorganizationNevadaplaceCalifornia Department of Cannabis Controlorganizationmedical marijuanatopicrecreational marijuanatopic

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