Marijuana rescheduling hearings are finally here, but rescheduling is not enough
Summary
The DEA has started a hearing to move marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This change would make research on marijuana easier but would not alter current criminal penalties or minimum sentences for its use or possession.Key Facts
- The DEA is holding an administrative hearing about marijuana’s legal classification.
- The goal is to move marijuana to Schedule III, a less restrictive category.
- Schedule III substances are seen as having a moderate potential for abuse and accepted medical use.
- Moving marijuana to Schedule III would make scientific studies simpler to conduct.
- This change would not affect criminal penalties or mandatory minimum sentences related to marijuana.
- Current restrictions on marijuana possession and use would remain the same after rescheduling.
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