Attorney General Mike Hilgers has joined a coalition of 18 Attorneys General in support of calls for a public hearing on the federal government’s proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. The proposed rescheduling is anticipated to significantly expand the marijuana industry in states where recreational marijuana is legal, such as Colorado.
The letter emphasizes the necessity of considering the potential harmful impacts of rescheduling marijuana. "A public hearing would ensure the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts, including scientists, physicians, and law enforcement officials," it states. This process would help ensure that DEA’s evaluation of important sociological and scientific issues is based on the best available information.