DEA Okays Bulk Pot Production for Researchers: Objections Invited
Published Date: 1/23/2026
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Summary
Maridose LLC wants to become a big-time maker of marijuana and related substances to help researchers study them. People already registered or interested can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by March 24, 2026. This move could speed up research but doesn’t change any other drug rules or costs right now.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Supplier for DEA Research Cannabis
On January 1, 2026, Maridose LLC applied to be a DEA-registered bulk manufacturer of marihuana (code 7360), marihuana extract (code 7350), and tetrahydrocannabinols (code 7370), all Schedule I substances. If registered, the company would be allowed to manufacture these substances in bulk to supply Drug Enforcement Administration–registered researchers for their approval studies; no other activities for these drug codes would be authorized. Comments or requests for a hearing must be submitted by March 24, 2026.
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