There has been a lot of talk lately about federal marijuana scheduling. Cannabis is currently illegal in the eyes of the federal government due to its status as a Schedule I controlled substance.

But with more and more states deciding to legalize cannabis for medical and/or adult-use purposes, the call for change to the Schedule I designation is becoming louder.

Last year, President Biden announced that his administration would review the plant’s Schedule I listing, which many advocates saw as a sliver of hope toward federal marijuana legalization. The Biden administration also pardoned certain federal cannabis offenders and softened their stance on past consumption for federal employees.

At this point, the Biden administration has three options:

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