“A fair administrative process should include the voices of those most directly affected by federal cannabis policy: consumers, patients, and the communities that have lived under prohibition. Excluding NORML from this hearing deprives the record of that perspective.”
“Our Constitution protects people, not stereotypes, and it does not permit the government to convert cannabis use alone into a categorical mark of civic unworthiness.”
“These findings are consistent with those from other adult-use legal states, which show steep declines in marijuana use by young people following the adoption of regulated, age-restricted markets.”
“Today’s announcement is an important milestone, and we look forward to continuing the work of building a marketplace that meets consumer demand while prioritizing safety, accountability, and access.”
“No patient should have to choose between their medicine or their job.”
Federal law enforcement officials in 2025 charged fewer than 400 people with marijuana trafficking, the lowest total ever.
“Starting today, lawmakers, regulators, and licensed providers must begin putting patients’ needs first.”
“This emergency regulation will help more Kentuckians reclaim their lives through safe, nonaddictive medical cannabis.” Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said.