House panel passes bill on marijuana security clearances and jobs; Congressional psilocybin measures; Square enters the cannabis market; Ketamine Insurance
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Top Things to Know
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has approved a bill that will prevent federal employees or security clearances from being denied based on past marijuana usage.
The Senate has passed a marijuana banking bill, which was renamed by a bipartisan group of Senators. However, a leading House member is refusing to bring the measure to his chambers if the Senate passes the measure.
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It is noteworthy that Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ–who had previously pledged to “lay down” in order to stop cannabis banking legislation from moving forward ahead of justice focused marijuana legalization –is an original sponsor of the SAFER Banking Act.
Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader (D-NY), has committed to bringing a marijuana banking law to the floor of Congress along with amendments regarding expungements and firearm rights for cannabis users. He made his announcement exclusively to Marijuana moment.
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Sherrod Brown, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee (D-OH), said he expected a “strong” majority to support legislation in his committee next week.
Reps. Robert Garcia (D-CA), Earl Blumenauer, (D-OR), and others have filed a bill that would prevent the federal government interfering in the implementation of local and state psilocybin legislation. The Validating Independence for States Initiatives on Natural Organic Substances Act is called.
Square, a payment processor, has entered the Canadian cannabis market through a joint venture with Jane Technologies.
Enthea announces the “nationwide accessibility” of ketamine assisted therapy as a benefit available to employees. The company has announced that MDMA and Psilocybin treatments will be available after federal approval.
The Oklahoma Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee conducted an hearing on the opportunities for expanding hemp production.
Rhode Island marijuana activists want regulators to close loopholes in the industry, protect workers, and prioritize equity. One lawmaker said that current policy created a “pay-to play system.”
Seattle’s City Council has passed a local law criminalizing public drug use and possession.
Federal
One new co-sponsor has been added to the nine who have already signed on.
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Oklahoma’s Attorney General formed a taskforce to combat illegal marijuana-growing operations. Separately regulators have taken action against cannabis businesses that violated the law.
Alaska regulators propose changes to the rules on marijuana business ownership.
New York regulators have issued a warning regarding synthetic cannabinoids that contain opioids. Separately a regulatory spokeswoman defended the state’s marijuana testing regulations from criticisms that they do not protect consumers.
Oregon regulators released a bulletin regarding the release of cannabis that had tested positive for Aspergillus.
Missouri regulators have issued guidance on marijuana testing and the track and trace system.
Maine regulators discuss contaminants in medical marijuana
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/ LOCAL
An El Paso County, Colorado commissioner authored an op-ed criticizing Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, has endorsed the federal rescheduling of marijuana.
International
Thai lawmakers are planning to introduce legislation to regulate medical marijuana.
Ministers in Hamburg, Thuringia, and Lower Saxony are urging the German government to delay its plan to legalize marijuana.
Alberta regulators have announced that they will start accepting CBN products and THCV.
Aotearoa, the New Zealand-based Aotearoa legalise cannabis party, wrote an opinion piece about the necessity for marijuana reform.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, “cannabinoids could be effective in treating certain inflammatory skin conditions.”
Researchers concluded that hempseed oil could “improve depression-like behaviors” in rats.
/ OPINION, ADVOCACY & ANALYSIS
The Credit Union National Association has sent a support letter for the newly re-filed marijuana banking legislation.
Axiom Strategies, Vanguard Field Strategies and Florida Governor Rick Scott are working simultaneously on a Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign and assisting his presidential campaign. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who is opposed to legalization, has been working on a Florida marijuana legalization campaign.
The Albany Times Union editorial staff criticized New York officials for the implementation of New York’s marijuana legalization laws.
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GrowerIQ has received C$1,000,000 in funding from Canada’s government to improve its cannabis tracking system.
Cornbread Hemp says it acquired its manufacturing partner in order to achieve vertical integration. This, it claims, will allow it lower prices.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories, Inc. and the CEO with engaging in fraudulent, unregistered security offerings.
Weedmaps is partnering with Abstrax to create a series of cannabis-educational content.
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