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National Law Review
7/21/2026
Golden Years, Green Areas- What Assisted Living Facilities Need to Do About Marijuana Rescheduling

Golden Years, Green Areas- What Assisted Living Facilities Need to Do About Marijuana Rescheduling

Short summary

The DOJ and DEA rescheduled FDA-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III in April 2026, while adult-use cannabis remains Schedule I. Assisted living facilities must navigate the complex overlap of federal financing rules and residents' medical cannabis needs, requiring facility-specific policies. Operators should engage experienced cannabis compliance counsel to address this unique regulatory gray area.

  • •Medical marijuana moved to Schedule III; adult-use remains Schedule I
  • •Assisted living facilities face conflicting federal and state cannabis rules
  • •Operators need specialized legal counsel and facility-specific policies

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