President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ease the federal restrictions on cannabis. The order directs the administration to move the drug into a less restrictive category, which could significantly impact the legal and commercial landscape for cannabis across the country. The move is seen as a win for the cannabis industry, as it could pave the way for greater accessibility and more business opportunities. The order comes amid growing public support for the legalization of cannabis, with several states having already legalized its use for medical or recreational purposes. The executive order is expected to face legal and political challenges, but it represents a significant step towards a more relaxed federal approach to cannabis regulation. The move could have far-reaching implications for the industry and for the ongoing debate over the legalization of cannabis in the United States.
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In a major shift in US drug policy, former President Donald Trump has expanded access to cannabis by reclassifying it to the same category as Tylenol with codeine. This move marks the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.…
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In a major shift in US drug policy, former President Donald Trump has expanded access to cannabis by reclassifying it to the same category as Tylenol with codeine. This move marks the most significant change in US drug…
Read original at BBC →President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to loosen federal restrictions on cannabis. The order, however, does not legalize cannabis at the federal level. Instead, it directs federal agencies to…
Read original at Gizmodo →In a significant move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This change will loosen the restrictions on research and…
Read original at The Guardian →President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ease the federal restrictions on cannabis. The order directs the administration to move the drug into a less restrictive category, which could significantly impact…
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In a major shift in US drug policy, former President Donald Trump has expanded access to cannabis by reclassifying it to the same category as Tylenol with codeine. This move marks the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.…
View source →President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to loosen federal restrictions on cannabis. The order, however, does not legalize cannabis at the federal level. Instead, it directs federal agencies to review the scheduling…
View source →In a significant move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This change will loosen the restrictions on research and certain regulations,…
View source →President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ease the federal restrictions on cannabis. The order directs the administration to move the drug into a less restrictive category, which could significantly impact the legal and…
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