Should The Biden Administration Reschedule Cannabis By Year-End? Six Governors Say Yes
- Governors of several states have collectively urged President Biden to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
- They argue that this move would align government policy with public opinion, as 88% of Americans favor legalization for medical or recreational use.
- The letter, led by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, highlights the economic and public health benefits of rescheduling cannabis.
- The governors emphasize the established state markets and regulatory systems in 38 states as examples of the success of regulated cannabis.
Governors of Colorado, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Louisiana have collectively urged President Biden to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act by year-end.
This move, they argue, will align government policy with public opinion, where 88% of Americans favor legalization for medical or recreational use.
Governors’ Collective Voice: A National Call For Change As KDVR reported, the letter, led by Colorado Governor Jared Polis highlights the economic and public health benefits of such a rescheduling. “Rescheduling cannabis aligns with a safe, regulated product that Americans can trust,” the governors stated, emphasizing the established state markets and regulatory systems in 38 states.
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