December 22, 2025  l  Sign Me Up

TOGETHER WITH OUR SPONSOR

F E A T U R E D  S T O R Y

When is marijuana officially rescheduled? Schedule 3 timeline is unclear – and has risks

After President Donald Trump's long-anticipated executive order directing federal authorities to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, the industry is posing a central question: When? Trump's order instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to reschedule marijuana "in the most expeditious manner in accordance" with federal law. But on the quickest realistic timeline, it could still be months before the promised benefits for research and tax relief appear. Read story >

What This Means For You

• Operators: Rescheduling could eventually unlock 280E tax relief and expand research, but benefits remain on hold until rescheduling is finalized and cleared through the courts.
• Consumers: Expanded medical research may come eventually, but access, pricing and state laws remain unchanged for now.
• Investors: The timeline remains uncertain and legal challenges could delay any upside.
• Policymakers: Moving too fast risks lawsuits, while moving too slowly risks stalling progress.

Advertisement

Cannabis margins are tight, and everyone's looking for smarter ways to grow. That's why Indoor Ag-Con 2026 is worth your time. Connect with other cultivators, compare notes on what's actually working, and dive into a Cannabis Education Track built around real numbers, real challenges, and real fixes. If you're focused on efficiency and profitability in 2026, start here: https://indoor.ag/cannabis-home-2026/

More Headlines

• Bill would allow hemp THC beverages in New Jersey liquor stores. Read story >
• Cannabis MSO Vireo bets on Colorado with $49 million acquisition. Read story >
• Why marijuana rescheduling is a real shift, but not the finish line. Read story >
• Campaign to end Maine adult-use marijuana legalization cleared to begin. Read story >

F A C T B O O K  

R E S O U R C E S

MJBizDaily is the leading resource for the cannabis industry, cited by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Harvard Business Review. MJBiz also produces the No. 1 cannabis business conference, MJBizCon.

Share MJBizDaily

Forward this email to friends and colleagues to keep them on the up and up with the latest cannabis business news and insights from MJBiz.

MJBizCon 2025

Dec. 2-5, 2025  l  Las Vegas  |  Learn More