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The Utah Senate could urge congress to change marijuana's status on the national drug schedule, which could open the door to medical marijuana research in Utah.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 11, sponsored by Sen. Brian Shiozawa (R) - Salt Lake, would require the approval of the full legislature and Governor Gary Herbert, but if passed would mark a significant change in tone about marijuana from state leaders.
Marijuana is currently ranked on the DEA's drug schedule as 'Schedule One,' putting in a group of other drugs with 'no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.' Other Schedule One drugs include, Heroin, LSD, and Ecstasy.
Shiozawa's resolution would urge congress to reclassify marijuana to 'Schedule Two', making it similar to Vicodin, OxyCotin, and Ritalin.
"It's kind of gotten to be a mess because of inactivity on the executive branch and congress," Shiozawa said. "This is an issue...
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