UN enforcement body; US must undo state marijuana laws; German Cannabis Plan; Next steps in HI legalization; MN Cannabis overhaul
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/ TOP TIPS
International Narcotics Control Board suggests that the U.S. federal Government should force all states to repeal their marijuana legalization laws to ensure compliance with international drug treaties.
Kentucky’s Senate Licensing & Occupations Committee approved a bill that legalizes medical cannabis. This is the first time such legislation has been introduced in the chamber. The measure was approved by the Senate majority floor leader, who has previously been vocally opposed to it.
After receiving “very positive feedback” from European Union officials, Germany’s health minister said that the government is moving forward on a cannabis legalization plan. He said that some changes will be made to the original cannabis framework, which was published last year, in the “next few days”.
A significant overhaul of the marijuana legalization bill was approved by the Minnesota Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. The House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee also approved companion legislation.
Representative from Hawaii spoke out about the future path for the Senate’s marijuana legalization bill, including the need to add amendments on the House side.
A package of bills was introduced by Vermont legislators that would legalize psychedelics as well as decriminalize all other drugs.
/ FEDERAL
Reps. Representatives.
Rep. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D–TX) tweeted: “@CBP seizes more than $1million worth of marijuana at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge this weekend. We are grateful to the blue-clad men and women of South Texas for their safety. “I will continue to fight for your cause in Congress.”
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, (D-SD), tweeted: “It’s now time for a serious discussion about federal #cannabis Reform. Both sides of the aisle need to move beyond old stigmas and focus on the facts. Regulation can improve public safety, increase revenue and reduce crime.
/ STATES
Kentucky’s Senate approved a bill regarding impaired driving.
Oklahoma’s House of Representatives passed a bill that would establish a board to oversee medical cannabis. A separate op-ed was written by a representative stating that voters’ defeat of the marijuana legalization initiative is a signal that there is a mandate to address issues within the medical cannabis program prior to broader reform.
A bill to legalize DMT was rejected by the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Washington State House Community Safety, Justice & Reentry Committee chair said that a Senate bill to make drug possession a gross misdemeanor was “a lot like the War on Drugs all over again.”
The testimony of marijuana regulators was heard by the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Insurance and Financial Services.
A few Minnesota Democratic senators aren’t sure if they support marijuana legalization legislation.
A California assemblymember took part in a webinar on the implementation of a law she supported to seal cannabis records.
Maryland legislators will speak at the March 25 cannabis summit.
Utah regulators have issued revised rules regarding medical cannabis and hemp testing, licensing, and licensing.
Maine regulators will launch a program to check underage sales at marijuana retailers in the state this year.
According to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, the marijuana industry was ranked ninth among the business sectors that spent most on lobbying in 2022.
On Thursday, Vermont regulators will host an event about technical assistance for cannabis cultivation.
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/ LOCAL
Denver, Colorado officials have launched a program to recognize marijuana businesses who “go beyond and beyond to make positive impacts.”
/ INTERNATIONAL
After police confiscated a package of toothpaste containing cannabis extract, the Malaysian economy minister made a joke about how he and Prime Minister Datuk Serang Ibrahim don’t smoke marijuana.
Romanian Chamber of Deputies Health Committee debated a bill to legalize medical marijuana.
The Philippine government requested the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber for a suspension of an investigation into its bloody “war against drugs”.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
One study found that cannabis can be used to reduce the viability of human bladder carcinoma cells. It can also work in conjunction with other drugs.
A review concluded that serotonin precursors and psilocybin “exhibit anti-neuroinflammatory and antioxidant activities that impact neurotrophin expression, the neurogenesis process, and influence on the gut-brain axis.”
/ ADVOCACY – OPINION, ANALYSIS
U.S. Hemp Roundtable warns about “monopolistic marijuana interest” that, it claims, “have been plotting their own financial interests by trying to destroy hemp retail market.”
Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a prohibitionist group, stated at a meeting of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs that a “drug-free world” is a noble vision and goal and that legalization will “enslave our minds.”
The National Consumers League has published a report about “false and misleading medical claims” made by leading marijuana companies via their social media platforms.
/ BUSINESS
TerrAscend Corporation applied to be listed on Toronto Stock Exchange.
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. reported a quarterly net revenue of $112.1million and a net loss $15.1 million.
TILT Holdings Inc. modified its existing revolving loan facility and appointed a new member to its board.
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