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Top Things to Know
The Delaware House Health & Human Development Committee has approved a bill that will significantly expand access to medical cannabis. This includes allowing doctors the freedom to prescribe marijuana for whatever condition they deem appropriate and allowing patients over 65 to self-certify without physician intervention.
The California Assembly Health Committee has approved a bill that will create a workgroup on psychedelics to recommend a regulatory structure for therapeutic access, and to prepare health professionals for administering psilocybin or ibogaine.
Virginia lawmakers have introduced legislation this year to legalize and control recreational marijuana sales. They replaced previous equity-focused provisions by a rebranded micro business licensing system.
Washington State legislators have filed a bill to legalize marijuana cultivation at home.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)’s new budget proposes borrowing $100 million from the cannabis tax revenue funds designated for law enforcement initiatives and other public safety measures to help close out the state deficit.
According to a new scientific review, cannabis components can limit the “susceptibility of COVID-19 infection by preventing viral entries” and have “shown promise in treating symptoms related to post-acute COVID-19 including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress injuries, insomnia, pain, and decreased appetite.”
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection celebrates the first anniversary of recreational marijuana legalization. They reported a new record monthly in December, which capped more than a quart-billion-dollars of cannabis products in 2023.
Deb Tharp, NuggMD’s op-ed writer, argues that moving cannabis to Schedule III could have negative effects. She also rebuts a former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official who dismissed these concerns.
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management and police officials will discuss Thursday a loophole that allows the sale of high-potency marijuana flower sold as “hemp”.
Federal
On January 25, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) will host a webinar for pre-application technical assistance about a new Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.
One new co-sponsor has been added to the House bill that directs Veterans Affairs to investigate medical cannabis.
/ STATES
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), during his State of the State address, spoke about apprenticeship programs for the cannabis industry as well as efforts to undo the damage of the “failed War on Drugs.”
Washington, D.C. Council has approved legislation that empowers officials to take actions against marijuana businesses without licenses who have not applied for medical marijuana licenses.
Ohio’s House Minority Leader said that negotiations on marijuana legislation had stalled during the holidays.
A South Dakota Senator filed a bill that would remove certain protections from medical cannabis businesses.
California regulators have issued a mandatory recall notice for marijuana products because of the presence of Aspergillus Flavus.
Legal filings suggest that Alabama regulators could have conspired to influence the process of medical cannabis licensing.
Oregon regulators have published a new compliance bulletin regarding changes in marijuana and hemp regulations.
Minnesota regulators reminded sellers of cannabinoid-derived hemp products that they must register.
New York regulators have released a series ads promoting the medical cannabis program. Separately the Cannabis Control Board is meeting on Friday.
Idaho officials have highlighted the activities and funding of a hemp-based company.
The Alaska Marijuana Testing and Laboratory Work Group meets on Thursday.
At a meeting scheduled for Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission is expected to discuss medical cannabis.
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/ LOCAL
New York City Mayor spoke out about the need to give municipalities authority to fight unlicensed marijuana business.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The Thai Ministry of Health is seeking public feedback on a draft law that clarifies cannabis is only permitted for medical purposes and not recreational use.
This week, German Social Democratic Party officials will reportedly discuss issues relating to the pending marijuana legalization bill.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “cannabis may cause an increase in testosterone and sperm motility.” Sperm concentration was also decreased.
According to a study, “hemp oil containing 15% CBD has been shown to reduce inflammation and pain in horses and improve their health.”
/ ADVOCACY & OPINION
The Tavern League of Wisconsin has said that it does not oppose the legalization of marijuana.
/ BUSINESS
Vangst has partnered with Colorado regulators in order to develop an educational program that supports social equity cannabis entrepreneurs.
Arizona retailers sold recreational marijuana worth $85 million and medical cannabis products worth $25.3 million during October.
Arkansas dispensaries have sold medical cannabis products worth $25.6 million in December.
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