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Cannabis Rescheduling FAQ: Your Questions Answered
What cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III really means, how the process works, and why it matters for businesses and patients.
Cannabis Rescheduling Explained: What Moving Marijuana to Schedule III Would Change
Rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III would not legalize cannabis — but it could fundamentally alter how the federal government treats the plant. From tax policy and medical research to regulatory oversight, here’s what cannabis rescheduling actually means, how the process works, and why it matters to businesses, patients, and policymakers.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III — a move that could eliminate 280E taxation for cannabis businesses but still requires formal DEA rulemaking. While the White House framed the order as “common sense,” opposition from congressional Republicans and unresolved administrative hearings leave the timeline uncertain.
DoJ Shift: Stricter Marijuana Enforcement on Federal Lands
Wyoming’s U.S. attorney said marijuana possession on federal lands will face strict prosecution under revised Justice Department guidance.
Most Canadians See Cannabis as Economic Priority
New polling shows most Canadians want Ottawa to support legal cannabis as an economic opportunity, not just a regulatory issue.
NY Supreme Court Blocks OCM from Closing Licensed Dispensaries
More than 150 licensed dispensaries in New York won’t face forced closure or relocation after a state Supreme Court injunction blocked OCM’s reinterpretation of school-zone rules.
Global Cannabis Playbook Emerges Amid U.S. Uncertainty
As global cannabis standards solidify, U.S. operators have a narrow window to align, adapt, and reclaim leadership in international markets.
House GOP Moves to Undermine Trump on Cannabis Rescheduling
The House Appropriations Committee voted September 10 on provisions that could upend federal cannabis policy. Tucked into the fiscal year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science bill are riders that block the DEA from completing its rescheduling review and weaken long-standing protections for state medical programs.
88 Years of Lies: Why It’s Time to End Cannabis Prohibition
For 88 years, cannabis prohibition has been propped up by fear, falsehoods, and prejudice. Today, most Americans support legalization — and the clock is ticking on this failed policy.
Cat Packer on Cannabis, Equity, and Reform
Former Los Angeles regulator Cat Packer reflects on cannabis policy, social justice, and what the industry must do to repair the harms of the drug war.