Tax & FinanceNational-Jul 31, 2026

FAA Considers New Marijuana Standards For Pilots And Air Traffic Controllers Under Trump's Rescheduling Move

Key Takeaway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to develop new marijuana-related standards for pilots and air traffic controllers in light of the "operational risk" created by the Trump administration's move to reschedule cannabis-which has furthered the "normalization" of the drug. FAA's Office of Aerospace Medicine is partnering with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and

What This Means for Cannabis Businesses

Tax developments like this directly impact the bottom line for every cannabis operator. With Section 280E creating effective tax rates above 70% for many businesses, any shift in federal tax policy - whether through rescheduling, court rulings, or IRS guidance - can mean the difference between profitability and closure. Cannabis business owners should work closely with a specialized CPA to understand how these changes affect their specific situation.

This analysis is based on reporting by Marijuana Moment. Read the original article. CannaBizGuide provides original commentary and analysis - this is not legal or tax advice.