Wins / Federal, April 2026
Federal government reschedules state-licensed medical cannabis to Schedule III
A Drug Enforcement Administration final order, effective April 28, 2026, moved marijuana held under a state medical license, and marijuana in FDA-approved products, from Schedule I to Schedule III. Everything else stays in Schedule I. Because the 280E tax penalty applies only to Schedules I and II, state-licensed medical businesses can now deduct ordinary expenses.
- Where
- Federal
- When
- April 2026
- What kind
- Executive action
- Issue
- Drug policy
Why this is a partial win
Only two categories moved. Unlicensed marijuana, bulk marijuana and adult-use products remain Schedule I, and possession outside a state medical program is as illegal under federal law as before. The gain is real for patients' suppliers and for research; it is not legalization.
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