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FDA Approves CBD-Containing Drug - Will the DEA Finally Step Up?

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Moreover, the ball is in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) court. The FDA can make recommendations to the DEA about substances subjected to scheduling under the CSA, but the DEA is the entity with the power to reschedule CBD. Mr. Feldmann is a trusted advisor for marijuana businesses.

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Is The DEA Poised To Regulate Telepharmacy?

Cannabis Law Report

On November 16, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking , exploring whether or not to create new federal regulations governing the practice of telepharmacy. The DEA’s notice provides the industry with an opportunity to provide insight and feedback that may help shape the new regulations.

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DEA Finally Agrees to Expand Marijuana Research Amid Pressure from Lawsuit

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Despite a 90-day deadline for review, the DEA ignored this cut-off and simply sat on the applications for three years. This likely would have been longer, but the DEA had not anticipated a legal threat to force some action. Given the DEA’s stonewalling, forcing their hand is a notable achievement. Dozens of Applications”. .

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The DEA Would Rather Burn 3 Tons of Illicit Substances a Day Than Use it for Research

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If you answered yes to these two questions, then the DEA might have the job for you. The DEA is seeking a contractor that has the ability to destroy illegal drugs without leaving detectable levels behind. .” The DEA Says That This isn’t a Job Announcement . What about the bird’s man? Requirements of the Role.

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HSS Releases Full Recommendation Report for Rescheduling Cannabis: What Will This Mean for Med & Rec Markets?

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reshedule cannabis as a Schedule III substance in August of 2023. That said, rescheduling will definitely remedy one major headache for cannabis business owners — taxes! This means massive tax savings for cannabis businesses!

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NORML: DEA Reports Significant Uptick in Marijuana-Related Seizures, Arrests

Cannabis Law Report

Lack of access to banking services and capital, high barriers to entry into legal cannabis markets, and exorbitant tax rates at all levels of government are clearly hampering the ability of licensed cannabis businesses to compete with the unregulated market.

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The Option of Bankruptcy Grows Clearer for Hemp Businesses

Canna Law Blog

As we’ve written about before , bankruptcy hasn’t been a viable option for cannabis businesses, including ancillary businesses that derive any portion of their revenue from cannabis. The post The Option of Bankruptcy Grows Clearer for Hemp Businesses appeared first on Harris Bricken.

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