Final Order: Schedules Of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling Of Food & Drug Administration Approved Products Containing Marijuana & Products Containing Marijuana Subject To A Qualifying State-Issued License From Schedule I To Schedule III; Corresponding Change To Permit Requirements

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published this final order of corresponding change to permit requirements regarding schedules of controlled substances: rescheduling of food & drug administration approved products containing marijuana & products containing marijuana subject to a qualifying state-issued license from schedule I to schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Under the Controlled Substances Act, substances are categorized based on accepted medical use and abuse potential. Schedule I substances are considered to have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use, while schedule III substances are considered to have lower abuse and . . .