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Three Myths and Three Facts on the HUGE Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation

Canna Law Blog

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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Patient Drives In Missouri: How Do They Work?

MMJ Recs

These kinds of MMJ evaluation patient drives benefit not only those seeking MMJ cards in Missouri, but also the dispensaries in the state. Missouri patient drive events can help patients to get their certification on the same day as their medical evaluation, increasing engagement with dispensaries.

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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). The Attorney General can also initiate the process. We believe that the legislation proposed in STATES Act should not continue this ambiguity.

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