DEA Postpones Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Until After 2024 Election

The delay impacts businesses and patients awaiting regulatory clarity and potential tax relief.

The DEA has scheduled the cannabis rescheduling hearing for December 2, 2024, after the presidential election.
Industry leaders express frustration over the continued uncertainty and potential financial repercussions.
Rescheduling cannabis could eliminate tax code 280E, benefiting cannabis businesses.
Over 40,000 requests for the hearing were received, reflecting strong public interest.
The decision to reschedule cannabis is seen as critical for reducing federal restrictions and opening research opportunities.