Veterans & cops push for marijuana rescheduling. Congressional psychedelics legislation; NH vote on legalization; OH push to sell; NJ $2B in sales & homegrow. VA sales
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Top Things to Know
Job Corps, a program of the U.S. Department of Labor, is updating its cannabis test rules so that “students will no longer be penalized for previous marijuana use before enrolling.”
Anne Milgram, the Drug Enforcement Administration administrator, was on the list of members for the law enforcement groups but she did not sign the letter.
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New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has approved a marijuana legalization bill.
The Virginia House General Laws Committee has approved a compromise measure to legalize the sale of marijuana. This bill is intended to bridge the gap that existed between competing measures previously passed by each chamber.
Ohio’s Democratic Senate Majority Leader is joining Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, has criticized House Republicans who have stalled on legislation that would expedite the sale of recreational marijuana. He called it a disservice to people.
At a public hearing, the executive director of New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced that sales of legal marijuana in the state have now exceeded $2 billion since 2018. He also urged lawmakers to take into consideration legalizing home-grown marijuana.
Maryland House committees heard bills that would create separate task force to study the legalization of psychedelics and decriminalize other drugs.
The Utah Senate has given initial approval to a measure that would deprive funding from municipalities and agencies that discriminate in hiring or other employment issues against medical cannabis patients.
The South Dakota Senate has passed a bill that requires people on probation or parole to meet certain additional requirements in order to receive a medical cannabis recommendation.
New York has collected only a small fraction of the $25 million fines imposed on unlicensed marijuana businesses.
Federal
The Department of Justice’s spokesperson stated that the Department of Health and Human Services recommendation to reschedule marijuana is still “under consideration.”
Former Drug Enforcement Administration agents are being charged for accepting bribes of more than $250,000.
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The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services has approved an amendment that will give Black farmers additional time to correct errors or omissions on applications for medical cannabis licenses.
Pennsylvania Senators discuss the prospect of marijuana decriminalization and legalization.
California regulators have announced mandatory recalls for marijuana products due to the presence of Aspergillus.
Alaska regulators have adopted new rules regarding the transfer of marijuana business security interests.
Mississippi regulators have moved to revoke the license of a medical marijuana testing facility over alleged violations.
Delaware’s top cannabis regulator announced a cannabis industry course is being developed by Delaware Technical Community College.
Missouri regulators are hosting cannabis microbusiness events in this month and the following month.
Tennessee regulators are hosting a webinar Tuesday on the taxation of cannabinoids derived from hemp.
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LOCAL
The Casper City Council in Wyoming debated marijuana enforcement and whether or not to accept a federal grant provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Montgomery County Council in Maryland is considering creating a commission that will determine how marijuana revenues are allocated to the communities harmed due to prohibition.
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International
Germany’s Health Minister pushed back on concerns that legalization could burden courts by having to clear up past cases. He tweeted, “Without Amnesty, What would our message be to those who were convicted of marijuana? “As far the legislator is concerned, there’s nothing wrong with you, but the punishment still remains because the courts do not want to work with you.”
U.S. Officials spent years investigating allegations alleging that allies and Mexican President Andres Manual Lopez Obrador received millions from drug cartels following his election.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has launched a Cannabis industry forum.
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In a study that used CBD to treat Alzheimer’s patients, “patients who completed this trial showed reductions in anxiety.”
In a study on rats, CBD reduced the brain damage caused by [middle cerebrovascular artery occlusion] and improved motor function.
/ BUSINESS
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. has signed a contract to acquire a Massachusetts cultivation license, as well as the associated operations.
Cookies is being sued for $100 million by a retail partner who claims it violated California’s Franchise Law, misrepresented itself and caused damages.
Teamsters Local 630 has been formed by Amuse workers from Culver City in California.
Seven 10 Pharmaceuticals and Pure Jamaican have announced that they are the first companies to export THC legally from Jamaica to the U.S.
In December, Canadian retailers sold legal cannabis products worth C$441.2 Million.
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