Kentucky Uni Wants DEA Nod to Mass-Grow Research Weed
Published Date: 2/13/2025
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Summary
The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center wants to grow and make large amounts of marijuana for research. The DEA is reviewing their application to make sure they follow the rules. If approved, this will help scientists study marijuana better, with no immediate cost changes announced.
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University Seeks Bulk Marijuana Research License
The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center applied to the DEA to be registered to manufacture bulk amounts of marihuana (a Schedule I controlled substance) for scientific and medical research. The DEA is reviewing the application under its rules, and the notice says approval would help scientists study marijuana better; no immediate cost changes were announced.
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