Marijuana Rescheduling Worth a Billion Dollars in Forgiven Taxes To MSO's Plus More Than Two Billion Annual Tax Savings

The Justice Department says parties challenging marijuana rescheduling are acting out of “pocketbook interest,” arguing their motivation is revenue protection. MMJ International Holdings CEO Duane Boise counters that the opposing side’s numbers are “measured in billions,” not thousands, highlighting material financial stakes in the rescheduling dispute. Overall, the article signals a contentious legal fight with modest near-term implications for the affected companies.

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The Justice Department says parties challenging marijuana rescheduling are acting out of “pocketbook interest,” arguing their motivation is revenue protection. MMJ International Holdings CEO Duane Boise counters that the opposing side’s numbers are “measured in billions,” not thousands, highlighting material financial stakes in the rescheduling dispute. Overall, the article signals a contentious legal fight with modest near-term implications for the affected companies.