The public comment period for cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III ends July 22, with over 37,000 submissions received so far.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a change reflecting its widely accepted medical use and revised views on its abuse potential and dependence risk. This proposal aligns with recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) submitted last year.
Public response has been robust, with over 37,000 comments submitted so far. The public comment period will close on July 22, 2024, providing only three more days for individuals and organizations to express their views.
If finalized, this change would subject cannabis to Schedule III regulatory controls, which are less stringent than those for Schedule I substances. However, existing marijuana-specific regulations and criminal prohibitions under the CSA and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) would still apply. The change also would not explicitly change anything for state-legal cannabis markets, or for people currently incarcerated for cannabis-related convictions.
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