California Department of Cannabis Control

A California Superior Court judge tentatively ruled that legislation reducing cannabis tax revenue for programs like childcare is constitutional, rejecting a petition claiming it violates Proposition 64. The judge argued the legislature's changes to Assembly Bill 564 and Senate Bill 141 do not overstep authority by eroding tier three funding for social and environmental programs.

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.

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.

The U.S. Department of Justice rescheduled medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, enabling federal tax benefits and research opportunities. However, federal and state marijuana policy disparities persist, with recreational cannabis remaining Schedule I and states awaiting further guidance. The Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a hearing on potential broad de-scheduling by June.