For the first time: Trump administration issues federal licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries

The Trump administration has issued federal licenses to over 900 medical marijuana dispensaries in seven U.S. states, including Florida and Texas, for the first time. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the move aims to expand access to chronic pain treatment, but the fight against illegal trafficking will continue.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued federal licenses to over 900 medical marijuana dispensaries in seven states, including Florida and Texas, for the first time. The U.S. Department of Justice announced this as part of a reform promoted since April to ease restrictions on medical marijuana. Until now, dispensaries operated only under state licenses without federal recognition. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the step is aimed at expanding access to chronic pain treatment but clarified that authorities will continue to combat illegal marijuana trafficking. The change does not permit the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes, which remains federally prohibited.