Fed survey shows adult marijuana use at a “historic high”. Lawmakers pressure VA on medical cannabis. MN timeline for legalization.
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Top Things to Know
The U.S. Census Bureau has begun collecting economic data about the marijuana businesses–including specific prompts about sales of everything from flower to cannabis-infused pies–a further sign that the federal government recognizes that the industry is entering the mainstream.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse funded a new survey that found marijuana and psychedelic usage rates among adults had reached “historical highs,” as more states legalized and reformed, but that teenage consumption has remained stable.
Reps. Reps.
Minnesota officials who are involved in the launch of the new Office of Cannabis Management talked about the timeline of legalization. This will include setting rules for issues such as business licensing, packaging and pesticide use, laboratory testing, etc.
Philadelphia’s nonprofit, which wants to create a site where illegal drugs can be consumed safely, is fighting the Department of Justice’s decision to dismiss their case.
According to a new study, patients who use medical cannabis for neurological disorders experience “a decrease in symptoms, improved energy and vitality and ability to perform professional duties and improvements in sleeping and appetite.”
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“Participants who reported receiving medical cannabis for a longer time period reported statistically significant improvements in energy, vitality and mental health.”
Florida lawmakers have hinted that they might try again in 2024 to pass strict potency limitations on hemp products.
Missouri regulators face opposition from the marijuana industry following a massive recall of cannabis-based products.
Federal
According to reports, a U.S. Border Patrol memo expresses concerns about illegal marijuana growing operations supported by China in Maine.
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum has posted a video on a diversion logbook in its collection.
/ STATES
Kansas’ House Minority Whip said that the chamber won’t be bringing up medical marijuana legislation again until the Senate President stops blocking it.
Minnesota’s representative wrote an op/ed criticizing the new legalization of marijuana in the state.
Oklahoma regulators have adopted new rules for medical cannabis.
Massachusetts regulators have submitted draft changes to the marijuana laws.
New Mexico regulators propose adding additional requirements for marijuana business licenses.
Washington State regulators have issued guidelines on the cloud storage of marijuana records.
On Tuesday, Nevada regulators will review changes to the rules governing medical cannabis license applications.
Colorado regulators will begin holding listening sessions for psychedelic rulemaking on September 5.
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/ LOCAL
The New York City Mayor’s Office said that it had resolved 14 of 47 court cases filed by it to shut down unlicensed marijuana retail stores.
INTERNATIONAL
Former Nairobi governor, Nairobi, Kenya is pressing the government to legalize cannabis.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “combination therapy with cabozantinib or CBD is effective in treating [hepatocellular cancer].”
According to a study, “naturalistic psilocybin usage is associated with persistent improvements in mental well-being and health.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Last Prisoner Project has published a report every year.
/ BUSINESS
AYR Wellness Inc. has reported a quarterly revenue of $116.7 millions and a loss of $30.6 million.
Green Check and TASI Bank have partnered to expand cannabis banking in the San Francisco Bay Area.
High Times’ CEO has resigned.
Canopy Growth Corporation sells its Smiths Falls facility, Ontario, Canada.
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The article Census Bureau collects marijuana biz data (Newsletter : August 18, 2023 first appeared on Marijuana Minute.
Cannabis and hallucinogens use, binge-drinking at historic highs