Ramaswamy’s marijuana report; MD marijuana dispensary burglary alert; CA psychedelics ruling; RI data error; FL AG latest anti-cannabis action
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Top Things to Know
The Attorney General’s Office testified before a New Hampshire commission that was tasked with drafting legislation for legalizing marijuana in state-run shops. They discussed potential federal issues that may arise as a result of the plan.
Marijuana Moment has compiled an in-depth analysis of Vivek Ramaswamy’s position on cannabis and psychoactives. He is in favor of legalizing marijuana, allowing the use of ayahuasca as a therapy and expanding the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Maryland Cannabis Administration has sent out a bulletin with tips for dispensaries to reduce their vulnerability. This comes amid an increase in burglaries involving ATMs on site, as Congress struggles to pass marijuana banking legislation.
Eureka City Council in California passed a resolution decriminalizing psychedelics, saying that pursuing people who possess or cultivate entheogenic fungi and plants “will not be public safety priority.”
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation published updated cannabis sales figures going back to the year 2022 in order to correct discrepancies that were flagged by Marijuana Moment. These discrepancies sometimes amounted up to tens of thousand dollars per month.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a brief arguing the state Supreme Court uphold a decision that a corrections officers was fired for using medical marijuana to treat PTSD.
A judge in Alabama has agreed to amend the temporary restraining orders on medical cannabis regulators, amid ongoing litigation that challenges their licensing process. This could lead to a limited award in the near term.
Federal
Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, tweeted that she met with Washington State Treasurer to discuss “her work at the federal level in order to pass the SAFER Banking Act” so that legal cannabis businesses in WA State are no longer required to operate exclusively in cash. This bill has bipartisan support & I will keep working to see it through.
Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy, (D-RI), is pushing President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association not to accept a recommendation by a committee to remove marijuana as a prohibited substance for student athletes.
A new sponsor has been added to the Senate marijuana banking bill, bringing its total to 31.
One new sponsor has been added to the Senate bill that regulates kratom.
The House marijuana banking legislation has gained one more co-sponsor, bringing the total to 86.
Three new co-sponsors have been added to the 69 total for the House bill that would legalize marijuana at federal level.
/ STATES
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), said that he had questions about the state agency lending $20 million to a cannabis company located outside of Minnesota.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, (D), hailed the legalization of medical marijuana as one of his notable achievements.
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules of the Missouri legislature discussed concerns regarding marijuana regulators’ guidelines and the scope rules they have issued.
Utah’s Senate Minority Leader said that she would re-file a bill in 2024 to legalize the medical use of Psilocybin.
Oklahoma lawmakers heard at a meeting of informal nature that they should seriously consider restricting the potency of medical cannabis.
The Ohio marijuana legalization initiative said that it will not disclose its advertising strategy before the November 7 ballot vote on its ballot measure, in light of “dark-money group” ads running in opposition.
Delaware’s top cannabis regulator speaks about efforts to launch a legal industry.
Massachusetts marijuana regulators publish an annual activity report.
California regulators have transferred data on marijuana manufacturing licenses and applications to a new database.
New Jersey regulators have approved more marijuana business licenses.
Vermont regulators are set to consider Wednesday recommendations for marijuana business licensing.
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/ LOCAL
Massena, New York Mayor Massena criticized the state marijuana regulators because they did not provide assistance in combating unlicensed businesses.
Denver officials encourage marijuana businesses to apply for Denver’s first Business License Hearing Fund.
International
The Dutch Justice Minister suggested that the Amsterdam Mayor’s proposal for legalizing and regulating drugs is not feasible.
The German health minister commented on the debate that began over the legalization of marijuana by the government. “What struck me was that none of the critics offered a counter-suggestion.” Everything would remain the same. More consumption, toxic products, little protection for minors, the black market, criminal records. In short: keep failing…”
Canadian regulators have made changes to the way they add sale authorization to cannabis processing licenses.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, “cannabinoids or endocannabinoids are promising as therapeutic agents and disease modifiers for the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative disorders and neurological diseases.”
According to a study, “23.5% of cancer survivors use cannabis for sleep, and report benefits such as relaxation, reduced time it takes to fall asleep, less nocturnal waking, and improved sleep quality.”
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs has published a study on the benefits and costs of legalizing marijuana.
/ BUSINESS
Cresco Labs, Inc. has closed the sale of its sole Arizona asset.
CULTURE
Snoop Dogg, according to comedian Mike Epps, helped him locate someone in Iceland from whom he could buy marijuana.
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