EPA Head Disapproves California Request to Recognize Allowable Cannabis Pesticides

In a not-so-surprising move by the new EPA administrator appointed by Donald Trump, the EPA has rejected California’s request to recognize some acceptable pesticides for use on cannabis. In a memo on June 22, 2017, EPA head Scott Pruitt denied the request, stating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) scheduling of the plant as the reason. Read more »