Three uneven stacks of labeled folders on a government desk symbolize the staggered pace of federal cannabis rescheduling: immediate reclassification, pending compliance rulemaking, and future hearings.

Rescheduling’s Fine Print: DEA Becomes Mandatory Middleman

The DEA isn’t stepping back; it’s stepping in. While the industry celebrates the end of 280E, the fine print of the new Schedule III order reveals a mandatory federal middleman, undisclosed fees, and a legal “prescription” trap that could leave dispensaries in limbo. Here is what the rescheduling order actually means for your bottom line.

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