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DEA makes public transcript from marijuana rescheduling hearing

By The Likely · Updated Sep 28, 5:20 PM ET · Drawn from 5 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

The DEA published the 2,533-page transcript from its 11-day rescheduling hearing on August 25, 2026. Reporting indicated that the DEA and participating parties had filed final briefs by August 18.

Why it mattersBroader reclassification would extend Section 280E tax relief beyond FDA-approved and state-licensed medical products to the wider cannabis sector.

Will marijuana be rescheduled before 2027? Before Jan 20, 2029:Very likely88%

How we got here

  1. The Justice Department published a proposal to transfer marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Gov
  2. President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the attorney general to expedite the Schedule III rulemaking. Gov
  3. The Justice Department announced the placement of certain marijuana products into Schedule III, scheduling a separate hearing for broader rescheduling. Gov
  4. The DEA and participating parties filed final briefs to prepare for the judge's recommendation. Marijuanamoment
  5. The full 2,533-page transcript of the 11-day hearing was made public. Marijuanamoment

What's likely next

  1. After the recommendation, designated parties may file exceptions for the DEA administrator to consider. The administrator will make the final agency determination; no date for that determination was reported.

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