Veteran marijuana amendments in Congress, MD regulator talks about fast sales launch, Study: Cannabis improves exercise and NY warning symbol
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Top Things to Know
Two bipartisan groups of Congress members filed amendments allowing military veterans to receive medical cannabis recommendations from their Department of Veterans Affairs doctor.
The New York Cannabis Control Board has voted to allow marijuana farmer’s markets and nearly double the number approved dispensary licences.
A top Maryland Cannabis Administration Official spoke on how the state began selling marijuana so quickly after voters passed a legalization referendum — and how equity was a “key element of everything moving forward.”
Researchers found that those who ran after marijuana consumption experienced “greater feelings positive affect, tranquility and enjoyment, as well as dissociation and more runner’s high symptoms”, as well as less discomfort, though they did run slightly slower.
David Nathan, of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, argues in a recent Marijuana Moment opinion piece that New York officials committed an “unforced mistake” by creating a confusing warning symbol for packaging cannabis instead of adopting the standard used by other States.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission voted that the exclusivity period for marijuana business licenses will be reduced from one year to three months for those with previous convictions or living in economically disadvantaged regions.
Chief equity officer of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, a concern that Blacks are left out of this industry, has pledged to conduct an analysis of marijuana business owners.
Federal
Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate, suggested that the cocaine found at the White House belonged to an official of high rank because the area where it was discovered can only be accessed and accessed by senior officials.
Louis Milione, the principal deputy administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), resigned over concerns regarding consulting work he performed for a distributor who was sanctioned because suspicious painkiller shipments were made.
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), spoke of his support for the research into potential benefits of psychedelics.
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-TN, posted a picture of a Doritos box, saying “Clearly, the pro-marijuana lobby is working Congress today.”
One new co-sponsor has been added to the five who have already signed on as sponsors of the House bill that eases restrictions for hemp growers.
/ STATES
Maryland’s Department of Education has approved emergency regulations on cannabis and child-care facilities.
Virginia regulators have filed new rules for medical cannabis businesses.
North Dakota’s new rules for increased medical cannabis purchases will go into effect on August 1, 2018.
California regulators are asking people to stick sticky notes on a wall stating where they purchase their cannabis at a State Fair Booth.
Washington State regulators conduct surveys on the rulemaking process for cannabis samples.
Michigan regulators have published a report every month about the disciplinary measures taken against marijuana businesses.
Utah regulators have posted an update on the medical marijuana program.
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission meets on Friday.
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/ LOCAL
Candidates for New Haven, Connecticut mayor discussed their views regarding drug enforcement in a debate.
The Duluth City Council in Minnesota is considering a ban on smoking or vaping cannabis in outdoor public spaces.
International
Canadian officials have announced that they will start testing cannabis products purchased from authorized retailers, as well as illegal marijuana seized by the law enforcement agencies “for comparison analysis”.
The Philippine government has said that it will not take part in the International Criminal Court investigation of the bloody “war against drugs” waged by the country.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
In a study, CBD was found to be a safe, effective and non-addictive therapeutic option in patients with high drug resistance. This led to a drastic reduction in seizures in more than one-fourth, even for off-label uses.
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a prohibitionist organization, held a briefing on “the myths of the SAFE Banking Act” for Senate staff.
The Marijuana Policy Project asks people whose lives have been affected by the cannabis prohibition to tell their stories.
/ BUSINESS
Green Thumb Industries’ CEO said that, as far as the company knew, the death of a worker at a cultivation facility and manufacturing plant “wasn’t related to working conditions.”
Curaleaf has laid off 49 employees at its Winslow production facility in New Jersey.
Cannabist workers in Deptford (New Jersey) ratified their first contract of employment.
Goodblend Pennsylvania LLC has closed its Pennsylvania operations.
Green Check Verified, Main Street Bank and other marijuana-related businesses in Massachusetts are working together to provide banking services.
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