While the order does not legalize marijuana under federal law, it could boost cannabis businesses and expand medical research.
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Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
A major shift in federal drug policy, Trump’s order would move marijuana out of the most restrictive category, potentially easing regulations and taxes and expanding medical research without legalizing recreational use nationwide.
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Trump expected to reclassify cannabis under federal law
The move would shift marijuana to a less restrictive category, potentially easing taxes and banking challenges for licensed Mendocino County operators.
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What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry
A year-long countdown begins as a federal shutdown bill quietly adds a nationwide ban on hemp-derived THC drinks and snacks, leaving a $24 billion industry fighting for survival.
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A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study
A medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study. The results from a German drugmaker published Monday are the latest evidence that cannabis can be used to treat common forms of pain.