TCNNF - EXCLUSIVE - System Of A Down's Shavo On Cannabis Rescheduling: 'Still A Long Way To Go But It's A Huge Milestone' | Benzinga
Shavo Odadjian, founder of cannabis brand 22Red and bassist for the heavy metal band System of a Down welcome the recent announcement from President Joe Biden that marijuana will be rescheduled from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under federal law. Odadjian, a long-time cannabis advocate and entrepreneur, shared his reaction in an exclusive statement to Benzinga Cannabis, emphasizing the positive implications for both the industry and consumers.
"It's a thrill to see the US government making real changes in how cannabis is treated. I've been in the business for years and a consumer for decades," Odadjian said. He highlighted the broader benefits of this reclassification, noting, "Going from Schedule I to Schedule III will benefit not just those of us who are trying to share the plant in its peak form, but for consumers who want options, quality, and greater ease ...