Federals: States with criminalized marijuana have the highest treatment admissions. German legalization delayed; Wisconsin decrim, NH 2024 bills and Vets push Biden
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Top Things to Know
According to new federal data released by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services administration, states with the highest cannabis treatment admission rates are those where marijuana is still illegal.
The Ohio Senate General Government Committee has advanced a bill that would gut the voters’ approved marijuana legalization law. This includes repealing the home grow right, criminalizing use and possession cannabis obtained from outside a licensed retailer. It also reduces possession limits and increases taxes.
The Bundestag in Germany has delayed the vote on marijuana legalization that was scheduled for this week. Due to the concerns of leaders in the Social Democratic Party the cannabis legislation will not be advanced until next year.
Wisconsin legislators from both parties are looking for co-sponsors of a new decriminalization marijuana bill.
New Hampshire legislators have pre-filed bills to be introduced in 2024 that will legalize home cultivation of medical cannabis and include eating disorders as a qualifying condition. Other legislators are requesting that legislation be written to allow recreational marijuana use and psychedelics as therapeutic drugs.
Veterans groups, including Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to make sure the marijuana scheduling is “completed in a timely fashion” while ensuring that Congress “builds upon this historic progress.”
Missouri marijuana workers want to unionize despite resistance from management.
Federal
Strategic Prevention Technical Guide of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Assistance Center has published a guide to data resources on marijuana use.
A number of members of Congress have discussed the prospect for reform legislation on psychedelics.
STATES
Virginia’s new House Speaker and other legislators discussed the chances of passing legislation that would legalize marijuana in 2024.
A representative from Ohio participated in a webcast about the marijuana legalization legislation approved by voters.
A Wisconsin Senator tweeted: “With Ohio becoming 24th State to legalize responsible adult use of #cannabis, 53% of Americans live in a state that allows recreational cannabis!”
Minnesota’s top medical marijuana regulator has resigned.
Oklahoma’s top medical marijuana regulator has called on lawmakers to pass legislation that regulates hemp-derived products.
Illinois regulators have revised their medical cannabis regulations.
Alaska regulators have filed new rules regarding marijuana seeds, clones, and variety packs.
Missouri regulators have published guidelines on the extension of deadlines for marijuana businesses.
California regulators are introducing a new process for approving cannabis transfers on January 2.
New York regulators are hosting a townhall on marijuana equity business licenses on Wednesday, and will have a public meeting Friday.
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/ LOCAL
Former New York City Health Commissioner wrote an op-ed in which he compared the cannabis industry with “Big Tobacco.”
International
The National Drug Authority of Uruguay published a report on the legalization of marijuana in Uruguay.
Western Australia’s lawmaker sends cannabis themed Christmas cards
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The anti-cancer properties of 4′-F CBD were demonstrated in a study.
The review found “preliminary proof of the positive effects of psilocybin in terms such as well-being, self-acceptance and positive relationships in addition to meaning/purpose and purpose in life for healthy individuals.”
/ ADVOCACY & ANALYSIS
A senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute wrote an op/ed in which he argued that it was time to adopt “practical” marijuana regulations.
BUSINESS
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. redeemed all of the outstanding $130 million principal amount senior secured notes due in 2024.
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