NY rejects claims that marijuana is laced with fentanyl; NH cannabis legislation unveiled; Denver’s revenue of $500M; Study: What’s behind marijuana flavorings?
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Next week, the Pennsylvania House Health Subcommittee on Health Care will hold a hearing on the legalization of marijuana. This is a sign that the issue could finally progress under the new Democratic majority in the chamber. The chair is considering state-run dispensaries, and plans to introduce a bill following a series hearings.
The New Hampshire commission tasked with drafting a bill that would legalize the sale of marijuana through state-run shops unveiled its draft and began to go through all the details, a little over a month before it is due to be presented to legislators.
New York Office of Cannabis Management has published a factsheet to counter “misinformation”, such as marijuana being laced fentanyl.
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“There has been no confirmed incident of fentanyl contamination in cannabis.”
Denver officials reported that since 2010, the city generated more than $500 millions in marijuana revenue. The money from cannabis sales will be used to fund affordable housing, education and opioid intervention, among other services.
According to a new study by the American Chemical Society, contrary to the conventional wisdom about cannabis, terpenes “are not the driving force” behind the unique aroma differences between marijuana strains. Flavorants, which are separate compounds, play a significant role.
The campaign for the marijuana legalization initiative on Ohio’s ballot, which will be voted on in November, does not include provisions that automatically expunge previous convictions. They claim they must adhere to single-subject rules when submitting initiatives.
Federal
The Drug Enforcement Administration has published an updated list of products, chemicals, materials, and equipment that are used to manufacture controlled substances.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke awarded a grant of $5 million to develop a cannabis based pain medication for patients with oral cancer.
Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto, (D-NV), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), discussed their support for the marijuana banking legislation.
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R – VA) inserted remarks in the Congressional Record to honor the life of a Virginia farmer who died recently and a Montgomery County Supervisor, who he claimed played a part in federally legalizing the hemp.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, (D-NY), tweeted: “America imprisons more people than any other country in the world.” I was proud of my community members for calling for decriminalization in NY and throughout the country. This will stop the targeting of marginalized groups and end our prison industrial complex.
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“Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser proposed legislation to address loitering near open-air drug markets.
The Arkansas Legislative Council Medical Marijuana Oversight Subcommittee has discussed the control that out-of state investors have over the medical cannabis industry in Arkansas.
Next week, Oregon legislators and other officials from Oregon will travel to Portugal to study Portugal’s drug decriminalization policies.
A Nebraska senator encourages people to sign petitions for medical cannabis initiatives to be placed on the ballot in 2024.
A senator from Ohio wrote an op-ed in which he argued against the legalization of marijuana on the November 7, 2016 ballot.
Georgia regulators have conducted their first inspection of a pharmacy that is interested in selling medical cannabis.
The Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee oversaw an annual report finding that since legalization went into effect there has been a rise in marijuana-involved deadly car crashes and accidental ingestion by children, but no increase in youth use and a decrease in opioid and benzodiazepine-related fatalities.
A Massachusetts regulator talked about a visit he made to California social consumption sites of marijuana.
Missouri regulators have released more marijuana products that were placed on administrative hold or recalled.
California regulators will allow certain cannabis growers in California to request a change of license type up until November 6.
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The River Bend Missouri director of zoning resigned following a report that revealed connections between the developer of a marijuana-friendly entertainment district proposed and each member of the Board of Trustees.
Edcouch’s, Texas assistant city manager was arrested on marijuana charges.
International
The UK Minister for Crime and Policing has accepted a recommendation that allows the electronic prescribing of cannabis and other drugs.
The leadership of the Philippine House of Representatives commended the Drug Enforcement Agency of the country for a decrease in fatality rates during anti-drug operation.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, “limited evidence suggests abnormalities in the endocannabinoid systems of [anorexia] may make cannabis a possible treatment for weight loss and associated symptoms.”
In a study, “administration of CBD led to a significant improvement in biochemical, antioxidant status and morphological measures in DMBA induced leukemia among adult male rats.”
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Agrify Corporation was notified that it did not comply with Nasdaq’s rule which requires companies to file periodic financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission in a timely manner.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. and WILLOW BIOSCIENCES INC. settled a patent dispute.
Ayr Wellness workers from Las Vegas, Nevada voted to join Local 711 of the United Food and Commercial Workers.
4Front Ventures Corp. has announced its intention to enter into a Restricted Stock Unit Agreement with ALT Debt II LP.
A pilot who was not on duty with Alaska Airlines, but accused of trying to shut down a plane’s engines in mid-flight, told police he took psilocybin about 48 hours before the incident.
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