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Policy & RegulationUSA2026-05-21

U.S. DOT: Truck Drivers and Pilots Subject to Discipline for Medical Marijuana Use Despite DEA Rescheduling


U.S. DOT: Truck Drivers and Pilots Subject to Discipline for Medical Marijuana Use Despite DEA Rescheduling

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) clarified it will maintain a zero-tolerance marijuana policy for safety-sensitive employees — including truck drivers and aircraft pilots — even after the DEA reclassified marijuana to Schedule III. Federal transportation safety regulations apply regardless of the DEA’s rescheduling, and medical cannabis use can still lead to enforcement action.

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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/dot-says-truck-drivers-and-pilots-will-still-be-punished-for-using-medical-marijuana-even-after-dea-rescheduling/

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