Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III What Has Changed and What Remains Unsettled

Article by: Tom Zuber and Radhi Shah Federal cannabis policy is entering an exciting phase, but businesses should be cautious about assuming clarity where none yet exists. The proposed move of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act represents a meaningful policy shift, but it does not create a comprehensive federal cannabis framework.…

The Real Winners in Prosecuting Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers? The Promoters

Unlicensed cannabis retailers take away tax revenue from state and local governments, and force those governments to divert needed public funding for investigation or prosecution. Unlicensed cannabis puts financial pressure on legal operators that are struggling to apply, comply, and prosper. Lack of quality control at unlicensed cannabis businesses also poses a public health risk…