Washington, D.C.— In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) expressed its strong support for removing cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
The Schedule I classification of cannabis imposes significant challenges on legitimate state-authorized cannabis use and businesses.
The full letter is accessible here.
NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system.