CA marijuana track sustainability bill to Gov; NY lawmakers let cannabis growers sell their products to Indian tribes; CA ballot measure on psychedelics; SAFE Amendments
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Top Things to Know
The House Rules Committee has allowed two amendments on psychedelics to be voted on, but it has blocked two marijuana proposals.
California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) bill would eliminate the single-use plastic tags that are currently used to track marijuana plants.
The chairs and ranking Members of the New York Senate Agriculture Committee and Assembly Agriculture Committee are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), sign a bill allowing marijuana farmers to sell their products to tribal cannabis retailers.
California Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that a proposed ballot initiative for psychedelics would cost $6.6 billion in implementation costs, but could generate revenue for California through intellectual property agreements based on new scientific discoveries.
Cat Packer, a former top Los Angeles, California cannabis regulatory official has published a paper calling for additional equity amendments to the marijuana banking bill which may be voted on soon by a Senate Committee.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the mere smell of marijuana does not constitute probable cause to search a car.
Federal
The Drug Enforcement Administration hosted an audience listening session to discuss proposed rules for prescribing controlled drugs via telemedicine.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) criticized New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)’s move to temporarily suspend firearms carrying in public places was criticized by Ralph Norman. “Of course not.”
One new sponsor has been added to the House marijuana banking legislation, bringing its total to 70.
Two new co-sponsors have been added to the 24 who already support the House bill that allows Department of Veterans Affairs physicians to recommend medical cannabis.
One new co-sponsor has been added to the House bill that would strip highway funding from states which legalize marijuana.
One new sponsor has been added to the House bill that eases restrictions on hemp farmers. The total is now seven.
/ STATES
Alaska regulators have filed changes to the rules governing the presence of babies at marijuana businesses.
Missouri regulators have posted guidelines on the approval process of marijuana products.
Alabama’s top medical marijuana regulator discussed the steps to launch the market.
Washington State regulators are soon to issue status notifications for cannabis social equity license applicants.
Michigan marijuana regulators are holding a public event on Thursday.
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission meets on Friday.
Nevada Cannabis Advisory Commission Subcommittee on Federal Rescheduling meets on Friday.
On Friday, the Kentucky Opiod Abatement Advisory Commission is holding an hearing to discuss a proposal that would allocate $42 millions to research into treating opioid use disorders with ibogaine assisted therapy.
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LOCAL
Seattle’s Public Safety Committee of the City Council has approved a proposal for drug enforcement.
Residents of Harker Heights in Texas spoke out to the city council about their desire for officials to implement a marijuana decriminalization bill that was approved by voters.
A Michigan judge has rejected an attempt to stop a Menominee referendum on licensing marijuana businesses.
The Pueblo West Metro Board of Colorado voted to allocate 25% of the marijuana excise taxes revenue to sponsoring events in the community.
International
The Scottish secretary of state has said that the UK government won’t block Scotland’s plan to open safe consumption areas for illegal drugs.
The UK Home Office posted on Twitter, “Drugs such as cannabis and nitrous dioxide that harm our neighborhoods will not be tolerated.” When there is sufficient evidence to make an arrest, police forces are encouraged to use stop and search powers in order to combat drug abuse.
Colombia has seen record levels of coca plant cultivation and cocaine production.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
A study found that “cannabidiol acts as [a] molecular switch in innate immune cells to promote the biosynthesis of inflammation-resolving lipid mediators.”
The study found that users of hallucinogenics had higher psychological wellbeing and lower scores on psychopathology measures, both at baseline as well as during follow-up.
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Boston Globe editorial council says that federal marijuana rescheduling can boost research.
BUSINESS
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. now has a new chief executive officer.
Colorado retailers sold marijuana products worth $137.3 Million in July.
Missouri retailers sold $119 Million worth of legal marijuana in August.
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