Controls To Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States
other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-12-18 · 85 FR 82333
Document
Document number
2020-27999
Federal Register citation
85 FR 82333
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2020-12-18
Abstract
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is amending its regulations to facilitate the cultivation of marihuana for research purposes and other licit purposes to enhance compliance with the Controlled Substances Act, including registering cultivators consistent with treaty obligations. This final rule adopts, with minor modifications, the notice of proposed rulemaking published on March 23, 2020, including regulations that govern applications by persons seeking to become registered with DEA to grow marihuana as bulk manufacturers, and regulations related to the purchase and sale of this marihuana by DEA.