Sudden cannabis reclassification leaves Maryland industry, regulators confused

By: Rhiannon Evans, Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 902

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A surprise reclassification of medical marijuana to a less dangerous drug on Thursday has left many Marylanders with more questions than answers.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday that would move medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, moving it from the category of drugs like heroin and LSD to the same category as some pain medicine, ketamine and testosterone.

“This rescheduling action allows for research on …

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