Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug
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- President Trump signs an executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
- Schedule III classification acknowledges medical uses and lower potential for abuse compared to Schedule I.
- The change could facilitate more research, reduce stigma, and ease tax burdens for marijuana businesses.
- Marijuana remains illegal for recreational use at the federal level despite the reclassification.
- The move follows decades of advocacy from patients and aligns with state-level legalization trends.
- Opposition from some Republican lawmakers cites health concerns and economic impacts as reasons to keep marijuana in Schedule I.