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Three Myths and Three Facts on the HUGE Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation

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As an HHS spokesperson explained: “While HHS’s scientific and medical evaluation is binding on DEA, the scheduling recommendation is not. Myth 2: State marijuana businesses would be clear of federal enforcement Nothing is going to change here, legally speaking. For a fuller analysis, check out this old chestnut from 2016.

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Foolproof Way to Get Your Florida Medical Marijuana Recommendation and Card

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Luckily, the trepidation of getting caught with medical marijuana has an easy solution nowadays. It’s important to remember that while the use of medical marijuana is allowed in the state of Florida, the federal law still classifies cannabis as a schedule 1 drug.

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

Cannabis Law Report

To expand the number of manufacturers, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted a notice in the Federal Register on August 11, 2016, soliciting applications for licenses to manufacture marijuana for research purposes. Both DOJ and HHS agreed to conduct a medical and scientific evaluation of CBD independent of marijuana in 2015.

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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). At the present time, state medical and recreational legalization have no impact on federal drug control laws. 1] professionals.

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