The US Cannabis Regulation would be transformed if two bipartisan bills on cannabis reform were passed.
It was April 17th. Act of 2025: Prepare for the Act Dave Joyce (Republican Congressman of Ohio) introduced a bill entitled “Preparing Regulators for Adult Use Regulated Environment Post Prohibition”.
Joyce introduced both the Strengthening Tenth Amendment by Entrusting States Act 2.0If you want to know more about. STATES 2.0 Act, which both propose radical changes in the regulation of cannabis at federal level.
PREPARE Act
The PREPARE Act seeks to establish a ‘Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis,’ which would be tasked with constructing proposals for a ‘fair, honest, and transparent process for the federal government to establish effective regulations.’
Cannabis’ classification under federal law as Schedule I drug severely restricts research in the medical field, hinders commerce between states, and puts many people and businesses into legal uncertainty.
The Act would oblige the Attorney General Pam Bond to create the Commission within 30 days after its passage. It must consist of 29 members or more from all government departments.
It would also require the appointment of independent experts, such as those in the fields of public health, substance abuse prevention, agriculture and commerce, tax policies, minorities’ health and criminal justice. They could be joined by former prisoners for nonviolent cannabis offenses and individuals from cannabis businesses operating both within a single state and across multiple states.
The commission will not have any power to make rules, and instead, it is only an advisory body.
The commission will not be a rule-making body, but rather a consultative one.
The commission will be required to produce an initial report within 120 days after the enactment of the law. This would include preliminary recommendations for a range of issues including equal access to the cannabis market, labeling standardization, integration of hemp industries, and tax and revenue systems.
After a period of public comments from stakeholders in the industry, it would be necessary for the commission to then publish their final recommendations within a year.
“At this point, all but one of the 50 states has legalized marijuana to a certain degree. This brings us closer to a federal ban on cannabis. In recognition of this fact, Joyce announced in a news release that the PREPARE Act provides a plan which is bipartisan.
The STATES ACT 2.0
Joyce has also proposed the STATES ACT 2.0, which aims to allow individual states to regulate marijuana without interference from federal authorities.
This bill, which goes one step beyond rescheduling cannabis by completely descheduling, calls for the removal of the drug from the federal schedule.
According to the proposal, the states will be able to regulate or ban cannabis according to their own preferences. This means that the production, use, and sale of cannabis would not be subjected to the majority of provisions in the Controlled Substances Act.
Also, interstate marijuana trade would be allowed if both the states of origin and destinations permit it.
The bill also sets the foundation for the federal Food and Drug Administration to oversee cannabis products. This administration will be able to regulate cannabis under the existing laws governing food, drugs, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
In the event that this bill is passed, cannabis businesses would be able to deduct standard business costs and not have their activities considered illegal under federal law.
The US Cannabis Regulation would be transformed if two bipartisan bills on cannabis reform were passed.
It was April 17th. Act of 2025: Prepare for the Act Dave Joyce (Republican Congressman of Ohio) introduced a bill entitled “Preparing Regulators for Adult Use Regulated Environment Post Prohibition”.
Joyce introduced both the Strengthening Tenth Amendment by Entrusting States Act 2.0If you want to know more about. STATES 2.0 ActBoth of these proposals propose major changes to the way cannabis is regulated on a federal level.
PREPARE Act
The PREPARE Act seeks to establish a ‘Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis,’ which would be tasked with constructing proposals for a ‘fair, honest, and transparent process for the federal government to establish effective regulations.’
Cannabis’ classification under federal law as Schedule I drug severely restricts research in the medical field, hinders commerce between states, and puts many people and businesses into legal uncertainty.
The Act would oblige the Attorney General Pam Bond to create the Commission within 30 days after its passage. It must consist of 29 members or more from all government departments.
It would also require the appointment of independent experts, such as those in the fields of public health, substance abuse prevention, agriculture and commerce, tax policies, minorities’ health and criminal justice. They could be joined by former prisoners for nonviolent cannabis offenses and individuals from cannabis businesses operating both within a single state and across multiple states.
The commission will not have any power to make rules, and instead, it is only an advisory body.
It is important to note that the Commission would only serve as a advisory body and not have any rulemaking powers.
The commission will be required to produce an initial report within 120 days after the bill is enacted. This would include preliminary recommendations for a variety of issues including equal access to the cannabis market, labeling standardization, integration of hemp industries, and tax and revenue systems.
After a period of public comments from stakeholders in the industry, it would be necessary for the commission to then publish their final recommendations within a year.
We are now closer to an end of federal prohibition on cannabis, as nearly 50 percent of the states have either legalized cannabis or passed legislation to that effect. In recognition of this fact, Joyce announced in a news release that the PREPARE Act provides a plan which is bipartisan.
The STATES ACT 2.0
Joyce has also proposed the STATES ACT 2.0, which aims to give full autonomy to states and Native American tribal governments to regulate cannabis, without any federal interference.
This bill, which goes one step beyond merely rescheduling cannabis, calls for its complete removal from the federal schedule of drugs.
According to the proposal, the states will be able to regulate or ban cannabis according to their own preferences. This means that the production, use, and sale of cannabis would not be subjected to the majority of provisions in the Controlled Substances Act.
It would include, if the origin and destination state permits it, provisions to allow interstate cannabis trade.
The bill also sets the foundation for the federal Food and Drug Administration to oversee cannabis products. This administration will be able to regulate cannabis under the existing laws governing food, drugs, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
If the bill passes, local marijuana laws will no longer be criminalized under federal law. This means that they won’t be punished by asset forfeiture and are exempted from IRS Section 280e which prevents cannabis businesses from claiming standard business expenses.
Cannabis Law Resources in Poland
Discover essential legal information about the cultivation of cannabis, its sale, and regulations governing medical products in Poland. You can use these resources to learn about the requirements for certifications, permissions and compliance.
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Polish News Registration and Interests of Cannabis Businesses
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Permissions for Cannabis Sales in Poland
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Authorization for Importing or Manufacturing Medical Products
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Permission for Manufacturing or Importing Medical Products
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Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Registration of Medical Products in Poland