New York “Smoking Out” Bill to stop illegal sales of marijuana and guns; AMA psychedelic code; Cannabis & Exercise Study
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Top Things to Know
As the federal cannabis rescheduling study of the Biden administration concludes, several more states will be legalizing marijuana and psychedelics by 2024. Germany’s plan for legalization is also expected to be voted on, and the U.S. Senate may take up SAFER Banking.
New York Assemblymember introduces a bill that would give local officials the authority to shut down cannabis businesses without a license and seize products. The bill is called the Stop Marijuana Overproliferation Act and Keep Empty Operators Unlicensed Transactions Act (SMOKEOUT).
Washington State Representatives filed a bill this week to rollback new employment protections that were implemented for marijuana users. This would prevent them from being applied to those seeking work as drug treatment specialists.
After a hearing this week with the Secretary of State’s Office, Colorado Second Amendment activists will begin collecting signatures to support an initiative that would allow marijuana users to receive concealed gun permits.
The American Medical Association has issued new codes for psychedelic assisted therapy. Once federally approved, these codes could lead to insurance coverage or reimbursement of MDMA sessions.
The participants in a new study on marijuana and exercise reported “significantly more enjoyment” as well as increased “runner’s-high symptoms” when they were running, but also “more exertion.”
Federal
In an annual report, Chief Justice John Roberts of the Supreme Court said that federal drug charges would fall 8 percent by 2023.
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/ STATES
A California Senator discusses his bill to streamline the licensing of marijuana businesses.
Kansas Representative speaks out against legalizing medical marijuana
Kentucky regulators have issued emergency rules regarding hemp-derived cannabinoid product.
Connecticut regulators have announced their intention to hire a cannabis Ombudsman.
Oregon officials have published a report about the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program.
Texas regulators have published a list of hemp laboratories registered in the state.
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/ LOCAL
Oakland’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission in California will meet Thursday.
International
St. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts-Nevis, spoke on the economic benefits that the medical cannabis industry brings to the island.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, medical cannabis increases appetite in patients with inflammatory intestinal diseases but does not increase body weight.
According to a review, “psilocybin has a similar safety profile as standard drugs used for the treatment of psychiatric disorder” and “positive results were observed on different psychiatric measures and are considered clinically significant.”
BUSINESS
Shiny Health & Wellness Corp. has reported a quarterly revenue of C$4.28 million, and a loss net of C$5.96million.
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