NH marijuana hearing on 4/20; WA psilocybin, NV cannabis proposal by athletic officials; USDA hemp & cattle study; NC psychedelics
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Hawaii’s Attorney General said that her department has changed its position from being opposed to working with legislators and stakeholders on reform legislation.
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“That Train has Left the Station.”
New Hampshire Senators offer their opinions on the chances of passing a marijuana legalization bill passed by the House ahead of the Judiciary Committee’s 4/20 hearing on cannabis legislation.
Washington State’s House and Senate both passed a bill on psilocybin, but there are still differences over a possible pilot program to allow therapeutic access. This must be resolved before the bill can go to Governor Jay Inslee. Jay Inslee (D)’s desk.
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) is considering changing its rules to codify the fact that “cannabis or cannabis-derived products are not classified as prohibited or forbidden substances”. It will also ensure that marijuana use by athletes won’t be punished regardless of laws in other states.
According to a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, cows that are fed a “highly nutritious hempseed cake” have very low THC and CBD levels in their meat. Officials said that it would be “very hard” to consume enough beef for someone to exceed the dietary cannabinoid guidelines.
Virginia lawmakers have approved Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R)’s amendments to the hemp product regulation legislation.
North Carolina representatives prepare to file legislation creating a psychedelics board and funding research on the therapeutic benefit of psilocybin or MDMA.
Federal
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a source sought notice for contractors to evaluate media campaigns that deter impaired driving, and strategies to improve the performance of drug recognition experts.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that the retail hemp advertising totals had “undergone a major increase compared to last week, and were up 123%.”
Sen. Sen.
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) tweeted about a “cannabis/psilosybin-worshiping” church that can’t get a federal religious exemption, saying, “That’s wrong. The IRS would approve it without question if they embraced MAGA GOP policies. Ask the Family Research Council about ‘church. ‘”
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Arkansas lawmakers sent Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ (R) bill would shift the medical cannabis tax revenues from supporting University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in its pursuit of National Cancer Institute recognition to address food insecurity and other public health needs.
The Illinois Senate has passed a law that prohibits courts from making marijuana or alcohol a condition for probation, conditional discharge, or supervision.
Oklahoma House Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances Committee has approved eight bills for the revision of medical cannabis rules.
The Alabama House Health Committee has approved a bill that will tax delta-8- and -10-THC products and limit sales to those over 21.
The Virginia Senate Rules Committee nominated members to the Cannabis oversight commission and other panels.
Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee heard a bill that would increase the maximum fines for illegal marijuana trafficking and encourage whistleblowing regarding cannabis industry violations. Separately on Friday, regulators will host a workshop in order to collect comments on proposed cannabis regulation.
Colorado regulators have issued health and safety warnings about the potential dangers of mold, Aspergillus, and other impurities and yeast in marijuana.
Florida regulators have withdrawn a proposed hemp rule.
California regulators reminded marijuana businesses to report theft and criminal activity.
The New York Cannabis Advisory Board meets on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
Denver, Colorado officials released guidance on marijuana hospitality businesses and unlicensed consumption business ahead of the 4/20 festival.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox was criticized by Andres Manuel Obrador for his involvement in the marijuana industry. He called it “immoral.”
The German health minister talked about the new marijuana legalization program he announced. Separately the opposition Christian Democratic Union party criticised the proposal.
According to reports, the government of Czech Republic’s upcoming marijuana legalization plan requires that consumers be registered in a data base.
A Philippine representative discusses his support for the legalization of marijuana.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study on rats, CBD is a promising treatment for chronic [neuropathic] pain and its associated comorbidities like depression and memory impairments.
In Colorado, a study on marijuana products found that the average THC potency observed was 35.6% less than the highest labeled value and 23.1% less than the lowest.
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION AND ANALYSIS
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America has published an opinion piece on the importance of Congress passing a bill that directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study medical marijuana.
A South Carolina American for Prosperity official co-authored an opinion piece calling on state officials pass a medical marijuana legalization bill.
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Regulators rejected Curaleaf’s request to renew its license for recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey.
iAnthus Capital Holdings has been sued by a former worker who claims that she was fired illegally while recovering from a hysterectomy.
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