The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Washington — The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a policy move that would ease restrictions on cannabis on the federal level if ultimately approved.
'No professional medical organization currently recommends use of marijuana,' the memo said, adding that 'one recommends against its use.' Dozens of states already allow marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes or recreationally.
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