Marijuana has never been a significant source of deaths or hospitalizations, even before its prohibition. It has very low risk of dependence liability as is known to be less addictive than alcohol and caffeine. Marijuana’s status on the drug schedule severely limits its research and development. Schedule I is reserved for drugs with no accepted medical use, but marijuana is used in 29 states and DC to treat an array of health issues including epilepsy, glaucoma, and Alzheimer’s. Taxes from marijuana sales would add billions to the Federal Budget and save U.S. Courts time and money that is wasted prosecuting marijuana crimes. The 8 factors determinative of a drug's position on the schedule, as identified by subchapter I, §811. of the Controlled Substances Act, do not apply to marijuana.