A Policy Statement is not the same as Rulemaking. Read the DEA Notice again. It does not have the force of law and cannot be used against anyone outside of a DEA license revocation hearing, which is a civil matter and not a criminal proceeding.

The DEA is telling the states what it would like them to do in making and enforcing state law. The states don't have to follow it. Look at the medical marijuana fuss. Doctors in HI can hand out Medical Marijuana Cards for anything they see fit and their patients can then grow their own C-I drug in their backyard without fear of state law. DEA still says pakalolo has "no legitimate medical use." Go figure.

Trampy