Published 23:11 IST, May 16th 2024
US Justice Department Formally Moves to Reclassify Marijuana as a Less Dangerous Drug
The plan would see marijuana being moved from a Schedule I category, which features substances like heroin and LSD, to a less dangerous Schedule III category.
![The proposed rule change would, among other things, make it easier to carry out medical research on marijuana.](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/ap24137599100190-171588129159216_9.webp)
The proposed rule change would, among other things, make it easier to carry out medical research on marijuana. | Image:
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23:11 IST, May 16th 2024