Classification of marijuana and THC.

HB 1298 reclassifies marijuana and THC from Schedule I (the most restrictive category for drugs with no accepted medical use) to Schedule III (a less restrictive category with recognized medical uses) under state law. This change directly affects individuals using or selling marijuana, businesses operating cannabis businesses, and law enforcement handling related cases. The bill achieves this by updating the state's controlled substances schedule and making necessary adjustments to other laws that reference the old classification. As a result, marijuana and THC would be treated under a less restrictive legal framework, potentially easing some regulatory barriers.