Todd W. Blanche, acting attorney general of the United states, issues Attorney General Order 6754-2026, reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I (“no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”) to Schedule III (“a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence”).
NOTE: Regulation of marijuana is a power reserved to the States, according to Article X of Amendment.
[added 5/3/2026] Thanks to Freedoms Phoenix for this entry.
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
“Law of the Jungle”
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References:
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Food and Drug Administration Approved Products Containing Marijuana From Schedule I to Schedule III; Corresponding Change to Permit Requirements – 4.23.26.6754-2026.pdf
abcnews.com/Health/acting-ag-todd-blanche-signs-order-reclassifying-state/story?id=132308701
Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug – ABC News
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