Massachusetts psychedelic ballot initiatives, Forest Service marijuana policy and MD cannabis sales
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Top Things to Know
Following a vote by the National Conference of Weights and Measures, a federal handbook from the National Institute of Standards and Technology will include new sections on cannabis with recommendations for packaging, labeling and storing practices.
Massachusetts activists have filed two initiatives to legalize psychedelics for the ballot in 2024.
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura wants to be “the first major politician in America to launch his line of branded cannabis products” as his state implements its new legalization laws.
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We’ve always had a strong agricultural industry. It is a fact that Minnesota produces corn, wheat and the best cannabis on the planet. We can certainly do that too .”
The U.S. Forest Service reminded that Minnesota’s legalization of marijuana does not allow people to possess or use cannabis in national forests within the state. It also recommended buying a map so you know where and when you can indulge.
Minnesota’s first legally licensed marijuana store, run by the Red Lake Nation Indian Tribe, is seeing such high demand that they have had to turn customers away at the door and remove online orders.
Maryland Cannabis Administration reports that retailers sold $87,4 million in legal marijuana products in the first month following recreational legalization.
Former head of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, says he plans to sue Gov. Tina Kotek’s (D) removal from office was at the request of a marijuana-business owner who had donated to her campaign and that of other Democratic politicians.
Workers in the Rhode Island marijuana sector are pushing for unionization.
Federal
California cannabis farmers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their cases. They claim that corrupt officials denied them cultivation permits and that state officials ignore abuses by police and prosecutors.
Rep. Dave Joyce (R – OH) tweeted: “Thank you, @SenatorHick, for introducing the Senate counterpart to my PREPARE Act. This bipartisan and bicameral bill is an important step in the direction of common sense cannabis reform for the federal government.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D)’s office reported that 150 people had applied to become the director of the Office of Cannabis Management. Separately the senator who sponsored the legalization bill, discussed provisions to create a community reinvestment programme, calling it “a kind of reparation.”
Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments from a case challenging higher licensing fees for medical cannabis businesses.
Kentucky regulators have published rules governing hemp-derived cannabinoid product.
New Mexico regulators have asked a court to stop a marijuana operation over allegations that it sold cannabis out of state and manufactured extracts without the proper permits.
Montana regulators have published guidance regarding marijuana trade shows, concentrates and advertising as well as other issues.
Colorado regulators have published a compliance tip regarding marijuana packages with zero or negative quantities that are still unfinished and not included in the inventory system.
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission meets on Thursday.
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Minneapolis’ mayor, Minnesota, issued a proclamation declaring that Tuesday is Cannabis Legalization Day. He also spoke about his plans for marijuana within the city.
East Grand Forks City Council in Minnesota is considering a ban on public marijuana consumption.
Oakland’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission in California will meet Thursday.
International
Albanian legislators approved a hemp law.
The Philippine House Committees on Health and Dangerous Drugs have formed a group of experts to study medical cannabis legislation.
A Bahamian court ruled that lawmakers are responsible for deciding whether or not to allow religious exemptions from marijuana laws.
An Australian lawmaker from New South Wales wrote an op/ed in which he argued that it was time to legalize cocaine.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, “preliminary research shows that [cannabis or cannabinoid treatments] are effective in the treatment of migraine”.
The study concluded that the “legalization of cannabis with restrictions on products and stores” did not increase emergency department visits for cannabis-induced mental illness, but “cannabis marketing may increase cannabis psychosis presentations.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
Paul Stamets, a mycologist, supports a California ballot initiative to create a state-funded psychedelics institute worth $5 billion.
Moody’s Investors Service has published a report on the potential revenue of changing marijuana tax laws.
BUSINESS
Hawthorne, the cannabis-focused unit of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, reported quarterly sales of $154,5 million.
Sunnyside workers from Elmwood Park in Illinois voted for Teamsters Local 7777.
4Front Ventures Corp. has announced the details of executive compensation and signed a contract for extending senior secured debt.
RAW Rolling Papers donated $100,000 to The JUSTUS Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to helping legacy marijuana operators enter the legal cannabis industry.
New Mexico retailers have sold recreational marijuana products worth more than $34 Million in July.
CULTURE
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, noted that California was “laid-back” and had a lot of smiles. He said, “Now it’s something in the air too.” The weeding out here is a big deal.
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