US Government Reclassifies Medical Marijuana to Schedule III as Federal Policy Shifts Evolve Soon

The US Department of Justice has reclassified medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III to support medical research and reduce tax burdens on state-licensed cannabis businesses.While this policy shift aligns federal recognition with widespread medical use, recreational marijuana remains federally illegal and arrests persist in restrictive states.An upcoming hearing in June will evaluate the potential for expanding these reclassifications to cover recreational cannabis products nationwide.