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politics2 months ago•19 min saved

DEA Sets Ground Rules for Marijuana Scheduling Hearing This Month

A DEA judge issued a 12-page order detailing the ground rules for a hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, set to run June 29–July 15 at a DEA facility in Arlington, VA. Only designated opponents of cannabis reform are invited to participate; reform supporters were not. Each party will have a 15-minute opening, may call up to two witnesses, and face limited cross-examination, with post-hearing briefs due later. The proceeding is separate from the Biden-era action on medical cannabis and, if rescheduling occurs, could affect federal taxes, gun forms, and other regulations amid ongoing lawsuits challenging the effort.

via Marijuana Moment|

#administrative-law #cannabis-policy #dea

politics2 months ago•17 min saved

DEA Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling Opens With Opponents-Only Invitations

DEA’s hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III will run June 29–July 15, but invitees are limited to opponents of rescheduling, excluding supporters. The proceedings come amid multiple lawsuits and could unlock federal tax deductions, update gun-purchase forms, and expand protections for state-licensed medical cannabis if the rule is enacted.

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#dea #drug-policy #hearing

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden Administration Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Marijuana Rescheduling Plans"

Congressman Earl Blumenauer is seeking clarification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding its reported request for a legal opinion from the Justice Department on the potential implications of marijuana rescheduling. The Biden administration's review of marijuana scheduling has sparked tension, with opponents of reform urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to keep cannabis in Schedule I due to international treaty concerns. Legal experts and lawmakers have disputed this argument, emphasizing that rescheduling to Schedule III would better align with international obligations while promoting public health and safety. Blumenauer and Rep. Andy Harris have expressed frustration over the lack of progress in implementing cannabis research legislation.

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#biden-administration #congressman #department-of-health-and-human-services

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden Administration's Marijuana Rescheduling Efforts Face GOP Criticism and DEA Tensions"

The Biden administration's top health official, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, defended the recommendation to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, against criticism from GOP Senator John Cornyn. Becerra emphasized the scientific evidence and the actions of many states in moving ahead of the federal government on cannabis. The final decision now rests with the DEA, and it's unclear when they will announce it. Meanwhile, Biden has issued pardons for federal marijuana possession offenses and faces calls to grant clemency to all Americans currently in federal prison over non-violent cannabis convictions.

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