DOJ Immediately Reschedules State-Licensed Medical Cannabis to Schedule III — and Restarts the Clock on Broader Rescheduling

After years of false starts, the federal government has finally moved on cannabis rescheduling — at least partially. On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice issued an Order immediately placing cannabis “subject to a state medical marijuana license” in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).... By: Foley Hoag LLP