The Trump administration on Monday announced it will begin taking steps to expand the number of federally approved marijuana growers for scientific and medical research purposes.
In a Federal Register notice set to be published Tuesday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said it will need to develop new regulations before accepting any new grower applications.
The new rules will help ensure DEA can evaluate the applications under the applicable legal standard and conform the program to relevant laws, the agency said.
To read more, click on https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/458838-trump-administration-to-move-forward-on-new-marijuana-grower-applications
