The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has begun granting federal approval to over 900 medical marijuana dispensaries in states including Alabama, Florida, and Texas. This follows a reclassification of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, allowing its medical use. Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the regulated distribution of medical marijuana to improve access to treatments for chronic pain. Nearly 7,000 dispensaries have applied for federal registration, but state licensing does not guarantee approval.
Key facts
- DEA is granting federal approval to over 900 medical marijuana dispensaries.
- Dispensaries are located in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Schedule III controls for medical marijuana were implemented by Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- Nearly 7,000 state-licensed dispensaries have applied for federal registration.
- Having a state license does not guarantee federal registration.
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