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I Have Some Thoughts on This Biden Cannabis Play

Canna Law Blog

Based upon it’s “scientific and medical evaluation”, the FDA found marijuana supremely dangerous and formally recommended that the plant remain in schedule I. Fundamentally, however, things are no different than in 2015. The only difference is that marijuana stores generally comply with state laws. Conclusion.

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Document: Barr Responses To QFR’s: CLR Digs Out The Relevant Q’s & A’s

Cannabis Law Report

Senator Feinstein and I wrote to DOJ and Health and Human Services (HHS) on two occasions requesting that a scientific and medical evaluation of CBD be conducted. The first letter was sent on May 13, 2015, and the second letter was sent on November 18, 2018. What is the status of this request?

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Further Consideration of the STATES Act

Cannabis Law Report

The Attorney General forwards the request to the Health and Human Services Secretary and requests a scientific and medical evaluation and recommendation, as specified by 23 USC 811(b-c). State-compliant cannabis activity would no longer violate federal criminal law. The Attorney General can also initiate the process.

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