Biden Administration Moves Forward with Marijuana Reclassification

The Biden administration takes a significant step in cannabis policy reform by proposing to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. The Department of Justice (DOJ) issues a notice of proposed rulemaking today to effect this change, marking a major shift in federal cannabis policy.

The DOJ's notice of proposed rulemaking to reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category is a landmark move, reflecting the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization across the United States. Over the past decade, dozens of states have legalized recreational marijuana. . .