HEALTHJun 2 · 04:05 UTCFLORIDA PHOENIXAmanda 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 tax benefits and research opportunities, but recreational cannabis remains Schedule I. States with cannabis programs are awaiting further federal guidance, with some adjusting regulations to align with the new classification while maintaining existing laws.

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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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