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policy15 days ago•6 min saved

DEA Expands Federal Registration for Medical Cannabis Firms Ahead of Schedule III Move

DEA says it will roll out new registration forms for Medical Marijuana Manufacturer, Bulk Manufacturer, Analytical Lab, and Distributor to align with the DOJ’s phased move of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The current 60-day dispensary registration window ends June 26, and the new forms will be posted in coming weeks on the DEA Diversion Registration page. The applications will require details on licenses, security measures, ownership, suppliers, and access to controlled substances, and carry a nonrefundable $794 fee (PayPal now; other payment options to be added). The update is part of broader rescheduling actions, which include an expedited hearing process starting June 29; IRS guidance on taxes and ATF form updates are also anticipated as federal policy shifts on cannabis.

via Marijuana Moment|

#dea #marijuana-policy #medical-cannabis

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump downgrades federal classification of state-licensed medical marijuana

President Trump's acting attorney general signed an order moving state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, shifting how it's regulated without legalizing it nationwide; the measure eases research, lets licensed producers deduct business expenses on federal taxes, and creates an expedited DEA registration path for state programs, while signaling a broader reclassification process with a late-June hearing. Critics and advocates react differently, highlighting a major policy shift after decades of federal prohibition and a patchwork of state laws.

via PBS|

#dea #drug-scheduling #marijuana-policy

military2 months ago•2 min saved

US Army Extends Enlistment Age to 42 and Loosens Marijuana Conviction Rules

The US Army raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 and removed restrictions for recruits with a single marijuana-related conviction, aligning with other branches and aiming to bolster recruitment as the force faces aging recruits and prior shortfalls.

via The Guardian|

#army #enlistment-age #marijuana-policy

politics-and-policy2 months ago•3 min saved

Army raises enlistment cap to 42, eases marijuana rules amid Iran tensions

The U.S. Army codified a 2023 policy to raise the enlistment age to 42 across the Army, National Guard, and Reserve and to remove the waiver requirement for a single marijuana conviction. The move, intended to bolster recruitment and align with Navy/Air Force, does not imply a draft; Selective Service remains the path for conscription if needed.

via Axios|

#enlistment-age-42 #marijuana-policy #military-recruitment

politics9 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Weighs Reclassifying Marijuana to Boost Market

Former President Trump is considering reclassifying cannabis, which could potentially expand the U.S. market to $45 billion by easing regulations and boosting industry growth.

via TipRanks|

#cannabis #marijuana-policy #politics

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Travis Kelce's Perspective on Value, Winning, Cannabis, and Podcasting

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce values playing for the team more than making what he's worth, despite feeling underpaid compared to other players in the league. Kelce reflects on his turbulent college career, including a suspension for smoking marijuana, and discusses his close relationship with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. While he acknowledges the temptation of higher salaries elsewhere, Kelce expresses gratitude for the opportunity to play for a winning team and the enjoyment he finds in coming to the Chiefs' facility every day.

via Arrowhead Pride|

#kansas-city-chiefs #marijuana-policy #nfl

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

Mike Pence's Presidential Campaign and Marijuana Stance

Former Vice President Mike Pence, who is running for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, has a long history of opposing cannabis reform efforts at both state and federal levels. He has consistently voted against legislation to protect state medical cannabis programs from federal interference and has voiced disapproval of decriminalizing simple possession. Pence has also asserted that he believes cannabis is a gateway to other illicit drugs. As governor of Indiana, he pushed for increased criminalization of illicit substances but signed into law a criminal justice bill that included provisions to reduce penalties for simple marijuana possession.

via Marijuana Moment|

#2024-presidential-election #drug-reform #marijuana-policy

marijuana-policy3 years ago•4 min saved

Congressman to Review Federal Ban on Marijuana Sales in DC After Mayor's Safety Concerns

A key Republican lawmaker, Chairman James Comer, has expressed interest in reassessing the federal ban that has blocked Washington, D.C. from legalizing, regulating, and taxing recreational marijuana sales. This came after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser testified that the congressional appropriations rider that has long prevented her city from implementing adult-use cannabis commerce “has a public safety impact.” Comer, who has generally limited his support for cannabis reform to hemp issues, said that the marijuana issue that the mayor identified was one of the “things that caught my attention.”

via Marijuana Moment|

#legalization #marijuana #marijuana-policy