Public Comment in Support of Rescheduling Marijuana Today
Submit a Public Comment Directly at The Federal Register
With cannabis now fully legal in a number of states, including our own, the Biden Administration has recognized that the current federal status of the substance is out of step with its medical potential and with prevailing attitudes in our society.
President Biden has been loud in asserting that the federal status of cannabis is currently way too strict. And now his Administration is putting those words into action, with Attorney General Garland proposing rulemaking to downgrade cannabis from Schedule I—the most restricted category, a total prohibition—down to Schedule III, which recognizes medical uses and the minimal potential for abuse. Schedule III controlled substances generally include other substances commonly prescribed or administered as medications.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has a notice of proposed rulemaking and a FAQ that answers some common questions.
The action has a public comment period open now through July 22. Your perspective is needed if you or someone you know has been federally prosecuted for cannabis possession, or if you can speak to the medical benefits of cannabis as a medical professional who administers it or a patient who uses it.
Simply follow the link to the Federal register and click the green Submit a Formal Comment button.
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