Senator wants to free medical cannabis patient; Twitch marijuana advertising policy
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Top Things to Know
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (DMA) expressed concern that Amazon’s support of legalizing marijuana was a “selfish move to monopolize another market”. She argued that cannabis legislation needs to be structured in a way that prevents “Big Tobacco, Alcohol corporations, or retail giants” from dominating the market.
Nevada lawmakers sent Gov. Joe Lombardo’s (R) omnibus marijuana legislation would double the amount of cannabis that is legal for possession, consolidate licensing requirements and expand eligibility to participate in the cannabis industry.
As part of the first round of record relief required by the state’s cannabis legalization legislation, Rhode Island courts expunged over 23,000 marijuana possession convictions.
The Florida Supreme Court agreed to allow the state attorney general an additional two weeks to submit a brief outlining her argument against a proposed marijuana-legalization initiative that should not be included on the ballot in 2024.
Sen. Steve Daines, former U.S. Michael McFaul, the ambassador to Russia, is urging Biden to intensify efforts “immediately,” to release American citizen Marc Fogel who has been imprisoned by Russia for possessing medicinal cannabis.
Twitch, a video game streaming platform, has released new guidelines for branded content that bans the promotion of cannabis products. However they allow advertising partnerships with alcohol.
Federal
An official from the Food and Drug Administration spoke of the possibility of “new pathways” to regulate CBD products.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse organized a panel discussion on international cannabis research.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), tweeted: “Decriminalize and deschedule cannabis. Expunge criminal records related to cannabis. “End the racist and failed War on Drugs.”
/ STATES
Oregon lawmakers sent Gov. Tina Kotek’s (D) bill to combat illegal marijuana production.
North Carolina’s House Health Committee Chairs said that the Republican caucus of the body will soon discuss a medical marijuana legalization bill. One chair stated it “could be brought to the floor by the end of June.”
The New Jersey Assembly Health Committee has approved a bill that will ban products containing delta-8 THC.
The Virginia Court of Appeals reversed the contempt conviction of a victim of domestic violence who admitted smoking marijuana prior to testifying in a court trial.
Alaska regulators have filed revised hemp regulations.
California regulators propose to revisit emergency rules for cannabis deliveries.
Minnesota regulators have sent out guidance on changes to the rules governing edible cannabinoid product.
Colorado regulators have sent out a warning to marijuana businesses that are adulterating test results.
Vermont regulators confirmed that the pathogen Hop Latent Viroid had been detected in a marijuana growing site within the state.
Massachusetts regulators are looking at ways to expand the access of veterans to medical cannabis.
New Mexico regulators have launched a campaign to educate the public about cannabis consumption.
The New York Cannabis Advisory Board and the Cannabis Control Board will both meet on Tuesday.
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/ LOCAL
The Ocean City City Council in Maryland gave its initial approval to the proposal to ban cannabis consumption permits on site.
International
On Monday, Terrance Drew, the Saint Kitts and Nevis Premier is expected to introduce a bill legalizing marijuana.
A Philippine representative spoke on the economic benefits of legalizing cannabis.
Begles, France’s mayor wants to run a pilot program for legal marijuana sales in the city.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “selected CBD-terpene combinations that promote [slow wave] + [rapid eyes movement] (restorative sleep) may be a safer and more effective alternative to sleep medications commonly prescribed.”
In a study on rats, “psilocybin prevented reinstatement of drinking by disrupting the reconsolidation” of alcohol-related memory.
BUSINESS
Leafly has taken down several articles about the death at work of a Trulieve employee.
TILT Holdings Inc. has announced changes in the composition of its Board of Directors.
Missouri retailers sold $120.9 in legal marijuana products to Missouri consumers in May.
/ CULTURE
Elon Musk shared a meme that compared the $3,500 cost of Apple’s new device for augmented reality to a bag of psilocybin mushroom which can also enhance reality.
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