
Beyond Rescheduling: Inside NCIA's 2026 Lobbying Days
- Bud Lords

- 8 hours ago
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NCIA's 14th Lobbying Days: What It Means for the DMV Cannabis Market
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) held its 14th annual Lobbying Days in Washington, D.C., bringing together cannabis industry leaders, business owners, and advocates from across the country to meet with their congressional representatives and push for critical federal reforms.
The DOJ's Schedule III Move: A Game Changer
The DOJ's April order to reclassify state-regulated medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act represents the most significant federal cannabis policy shift in decades. While not full legalization, rescheduling opens doors for medical research, removes some banking barriers, and signals a changing tide at the federal level.

What Congress Heard
NCIA advocates pressed legislators on several key issues: SAFE Banking Act access for cannabis businesses, 280E tax reform to remove punitive IRS treatment, interstate commerce frameworks, and social equity initiatives for communities impacted by the War on Drugs.
What DMV Delivery Operators and Consumers Should Watch
For cannabis consumers and delivery operators in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area: DC's Initiative 71 delivery model may evolve as federal rescheduling creates new compliance requirements. Maryland's adult-use cannabis market stands to benefit from improved banking access. Virginia's market continues to mature as operators watch federal signals closely for expansion opportunities.

Bud Lords: Your DMV Cannabis Delivery Partner
At Bud Lords, we stay at the forefront of cannabis policy to ensure our customers in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia always receive the best, most compliant, and safest cannabis delivery experience. As the federal landscape evolves, we remain committed to transparent, community-first cannabis delivery.
Stay tuned to the Bud Lords blog for the latest cannabis news, policy updates, and strain reviews in the DMV area.




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