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Published 9 June 2026 · us
Donald Trump has reclassified FDA-approved cannabis products and state-licensed medical marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This removed it from Schedule I
Donald Trump has reclassified FDA-approved cannabis products and state-licensed medical marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This removed it from Schedule I, where it had previously been classified alongside heroin. Trump has reiterated that the Shifting to Schedule III does not legalise recreational or medical use Federally, but it dramatically eases restrictions on scientific research and eases the tax burden for dispensaries. Presenter: Rob Matheson Guests Paul Armentano - Deputy Director of the Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Jordan Davidson - Government Affairs Director at Smart Approaches to Marijuana Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 10, 2026 • 1:53 AM IST · Updated: June 10, 2026 • 2:11 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Donald Trump has reclassified FDA-approved cannabis products and state-licensed medical marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
This removed it from Schedule I, where it had previously been classified alongside heroin.
Trump has reiterated that the Shifting to Schedule III does not legalise recreational or medical use Federally, but it dramatically eases restrictions on scientific research and eases the tax burden for dispensaries.
Presenter: Rob Matheson Guests Paul Armentano - Deputy Director of the Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Jordan Davidson - Government Affairs Director at Smart Approaches to Marijuana Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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