Trump DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana to Schedule III Today

Описание: FactWire News reports the latest federal marijuana policy change. On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice issued an order reclassifying FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

This follows President Trump’s December 18, 2025 Executive Order directing expedited rescheduling. The move recognizes accepted medical use, eases research barriers, and allows tax deductions for qualifying state programs. It does not legalize recreational marijuana federally or change the status of non-medical products.

Sources:
• DOJ Official Announcement (April 23, 2026): https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justic...
• White House Executive Order (Dec 18, 2025): https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidenti...
• DOJ Order and Hearing Notice: https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/143... and https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/143...

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