Urges Congress to deschedule marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal "Controlled Substances Act.

This resolution urges the Congress of the United States to modify marijuana’s Schedule I classification in the Controlled Substances Act, in order to protect the health and safety of New Jersey residents. The resolution highlights the medical value of marijuana, citing its use in treating conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and AIDS. It also notes the financial and safety challenges faced by dispensaries due to marijuana’s Schedule I classification, including limited access to banking services and increased risk of theft.

Urges Congress to deschedule marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal "Controlled Substances Act.

This resolution urges the Congress of the United States to modify marijuana’s Schedule I classification in the Controlled Substances Act, in order to protect the health and safety of New Jersey residents. The resolution highlights the medical value of marijuana, citing its use in treating conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and AIDS. It also notes the financial and safety challenges faced by dispensaries due to marijuana’s Schedule I classification, including limited access to banking services and increased risk of theft.