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US DOJ moves to loosen marijuana rules reclassifying it as less dangerous for industry and patients
International
Published on 24 April 2026
A long-researched change could slash barriers and taxes
The US Department of Justice is easing federal rules on certain marijuana items by reclassifying the drug as less dangerous. The shift could reduce research hurdles and lessen tax burdens, while aligning federal policy more closely with scientific and medical understanding. Supporters say it may also improve access for patients nationwide, with major implications for the $47 billion cannabis industry.
- DOJ is easing rules by reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous
- The change targets research barriers for scientists and medical studies
- Lower tax and regulatory burdens could reshape the cannabis industry
- The move aims to better match policy with medical evidence
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