Republican senator on marijuana banking prospects; CA vote on psychedelics; NY medical cannabis insurance coverage. WA employment protections
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/ TOP TIPS
Health and Human Services Sec. Xavier Becerra said that while he won’t commit to completing a cannabis scheduling review by April 20, he will say that the process will consider shifts in “what marijuana means to America” from the early 1990s.
Sen. Senator Steve Daines (R.MT) stated to a conference in the financial services industry that he wants them “unleash an army” of bankers to press Congress to pass a marijuana banking law. He said there is a “chance it can pass under regular orders this year.”
California’s Senate Public Safety Committee approved legislation to allow legal possession of psychedelics such as psilocybin and DMT. A GOP lawmaker also filed separate legislation to allow military veterans access to psychedelic treatment.
New York Assembly Health Committee approved legislation to require public insurance programs to cover medical marijuana expenses. It also clarified that private insurers can do the same.
The Washington State House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee voted in favor of a bill that was passed by the Senate to protect job applicants who use marijuana outside of work.
A new poll has shown that the majority of Americans support legalizing psychedelic treatment and federally decriminalizing possession drugs like MDMA and psilocybin.
After a traffic stop, five children were taken from their parents. A small amount of marijuana was also found. They will be held in Tennessee state custody.
/ FEDERAL
Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a public safety advisory about the “sharp rise” in the trafficking of fentanyl with xylazine.
Customs and Border Protection tweeted “CBP officers and agents seized more that 55,000lbs of marijuana in the country during the first five month of FY23.”
Rep. Rep. Dave Joyce (R.OH) stated that the cannabis industry was not immune to China’s “malign influences.”
/ STATES
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R), is praising a judge’s decision regarding fraudulent ownership information submitted with a renewal application for a medical cannabis license. Separately, legislation was approved by the Senate to protect medical cannabis grow operations from churches and address environmental concerns regarding cultivation facilities.
Although the Kentucky House majority whip formed a prediction that a medical marijuana legalization bill would be passed, he said he “takes nothing for granted.”
The chair of Wisconsin’s Senate majority caucus dismissed claims that legalizing marijuana would be financially beneficial to the state. Separately, the Senate minority leader plans a tour of the state to legalize cannabis.
The Montana Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee heard testimony on legislation that would restrict marijuana advertising and revise warning label requirements for cannabis products.
A hearing was held by the Georgia Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee on a bill that would amend hemp rules.
Pennsylvania’s representative plans to file a bill that would allow regulators to create temporary electronic patient identification cards for medical cannabis.
Colorado regulators issued safety and health advisories regarding marijuana products containing potentially dangerous levels of Aspergillus, yeast, and mold.
California regulators have announced vacancies for the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board.
Washington State regulators encourage cannabis businesses to use the free security assessments.
On Friday, the Tennessee Medical Marijuana Commission meets.
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/ LOCAL
San Marcos, Texas police chief stated that his department is compliant with the voter-approved marijuana decriminalization legislation.
The College Station City Council, Texas heard testimony in support marijuana decriminalization.
Tallahassee’s mayor and members of the city commission are arguing over the decision by Florida’s police department not to fire an officer who had tested positive for methamphetamines.
Officials from New York City are hosting events on cannabis laws and resources.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The deputy prime minister of Ireland expressed concern about legalizing marijuana.
Malaysia’s home minister stated that the government intends to file legislation to decriminalize drug use.
France’s Ministry of Health will “closely observe” developments in Germany’s legalization of marijuana.
An appeals court in Brazil is currently hearing a case regarding the legality and cultivation of cannabis.
Officials in the UK decided that the report of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, which recommended that drugs be decriminalized, should not be made public.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study revealed that there is a negative correlation between the states’ permission for cardholders and caregivers of cannabis cultivation and [cannabis abuse disorder] rates.
According to a study, “CBD/BCP co-administration could be a safe and effective option for managing chronic [spinal injury] pain.”
/ ADVOCACY – OPINION, & ANALYSIS
The Heritage Foundation is pushing to release Prince Harry’s visa application in order to determine if he divulged illegal drug use, which he now publicly discusses.
/ BUSINESS
Wesana Health Holdings Inc.’s subsidiary is selling SANA-013 intellectual properties and related assets to Lucy Scientific Discovery Inc.
Adastra Holdings faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly making misleading statements about its legal ability to sell cocaine.
Organigram Holdings Inc. has appointed a new member to its board.
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