The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has initiated an administrative hearing regarding the potential rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This change would facilitate research on marijuana; however, it would not alter the existing criminal penalties or mandatory minimum sentences related to marijuana offenses.
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DEA Begins Hearing on Rescheduling Marijuana to Schedule III
The DEA has started a hearing to consider rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III, which would simplify research efforts. Despite this potential change, criminal penalties and mandatory minimums for marijuana would remain unchanged.
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DEA Begins Hearing on Rescheduling Marijuana to Schedule III