Cannabis Rescheduling

The DEA's Administrative Law Judge has outlined the schedule and procedures for the upcoming cannabis rescheduling hearings, set to begin on January 21, 2025.

Hearing Schedule:

• Dates: January 21, 2025, through March 6, 2025
• Frequency: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Location: DEA Hearing Facility, Arlington, Virginia

Witness Testimony:

• Each designated participant is allotted 90 minutes to present their witness's testimony.
• Counsel may provide a two-minute opening statement about their witness and proposed exhibits.
• Cross-examination is limited to 20 minutes per opposing party and generally restricted to matters covered during direct examination.

Consolidation and Argument Options:

• Participants with similar objectives are encouraged to consolidate presentations.
• Consolidated parties may present up to two witnesses within a 120-minute timeframe.
• After a presentation, parties can choose between a ten-minute closing argument or submitting a brief (maximum 25 pages) within five business days.

Document Submission:

• All parties must serve each other with copies of their intended exhibits by January 3, 2025.
• Documents not timely supplied may be excluded from the hearing.
• The DEA is expected to present its witnesses on the first day of testimony.