House approves legalization of marijuana; OK AG supports the legalization of marijuana; OK House votes for psilocybin; NIDA director: End criminalization; FL legalization poll
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/ TOP TIPS
After approving companion legislation legalizing marijuana, the Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill that regulates marijuana sales. Next week, a Senate committee will hold hearings on both of these measures.
The Department of Justice supports a U.S. The U.S. Sentenncing Commission proposes that federal judges should treat marijuana possession offenses prior to deciding on sentencing in new cases. This will allow them to “account” for legalization of state cannabis.
Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, stated that the criminalization and abuse of drugs by new parents and pregnant women is harming their families and contributing to the overdose crisis.
Oklahoma’s attorney general stated that, even though the initiative to legalize marijuana was defeated by voters, it is time for the state’s Attorney General to consider expunging any cannabis convictions. He cited Gov. He cited Gov.
Oklahoma House of Representatives approved a bill to shield people who use psilocybin for medical purposes from prosecution and expand research into the potential benefits.
According to a new poll, seven out of ten Florida voters support legalizing cannabis. A industry-funded campaign is still collecting the thousands of signatures required to place the reform on the 2024 election ballot.
/ FEDERAL
Commander of the U.S. The commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service discussed its policy to give more waivers to recruits who test positive to marijuana.
Sen. Sen. My bill will eliminate red tape that hinders research and allow patients access to lifesaving treatments.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (Republican from South Carolina) responded to a question regarding safe places for illegal drug consumption. She said, “I don’t think that’s a very smart idea.” “I don’t believe there is safe place to do that.”
Reps. Reps.
/ STATES
Kentucky’s House of Representatives approved a bill that regulates the sale of delta-8 THC products.
The U.S. The U.S. Virgin Islands Senate Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture hosted a hearing on legalization of marijuana.
Maryland House Judiciary Committee heard a bill that would prevent police from searching vehicles based on marijuana smell.
After the defeat of the marijuana legalization ballot initiative, an Oklahoma senator is trying to “close loopholes in the state’s medicinal cannabis program.” A representative stated that he believes the legislature will use “crack down” mandate from the ballot result to end the program. A second representative said that lawmakers should address issues related to unregulated marijuana markets.
Pennsylvania Representative tweeted: “Legal revenue can be an added bonus to the legalization marijuana, but it shouldn’t be our primary focus.” Legalizing marijuana should be done for individual rights, the redirection and development of limited police resources, criminal justice reform, and economic development.
A California Assemblymember will take part in a webinar on Monday about the implementation and clearing of cannabis records.
Representative from New Mexico spoke out about the need for legislation to “grow our new, thriving cannabis industry.”
A Georgia representative sent out a press release regarding the passage of his bill for expanding medical cannabis licensing.
A manufacturer of adult consumable hemp products is suing Louisiana law enforcement and regulators. He wants to stop the officials from taking them off the shelves.
Maine regulators have issued guidance regarding marijuana plant weighing, recording and storage bin tagging requirements.
Officials in Colorado selected 27 cannabis companies to receive funding under a grant program that aims at encouraging equity and diversity in the industry.
Michigan regulators published a monthly report on disciplinary actions in the marijuana industry.
Georgia regulators will review proposed rules for medical cannabis on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
Denton’s city manager continues to refuse to implement Denton’s voter-approved marijuana criminalization law.
The St. The St. Louis County, Missouri Council approved $300,000. This was to fund an education campaign that informs voters about the April 4th marijuana tax.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany announced that it will be considering cases regarding the constitutionality and criminalization of cannabis this year.
Mexican officials granted Mexico’s first permit to grow, process, produce, and market cannabis for industrial purposes.
Panamanian legislators held a hearing to discuss a bill that would legalize medical marijuana.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
“A review did not show a clear association between prenatal marijuana use and offspring neuro-behavioural outcomes,” concluded the author.
According to a study, “clinicians are more likely than White newborns to request drug testing (7.3%)) if there has not been an obstetrical urine drug test during pregnancy.”
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION, & ANALYSIS
An American survey of women aged 21 and older found that 37 percent use cannabis. MedMen Enterprises Inc. conducted a poll of U.S. women aged 21 and found that 37% consume cannabis.
According to a poll, New Hampshire voters support legalizing cannabis from 58 percent to 31%.
Indiana Democratic Party tweeted that “Cannabis has been legalized in one form or another for all states bordering Indiana.” The state benefits from legal marijuana. Naturally, @indgop is against legal marijuana. Why? Partisanship.”
A podcast was recorded by the Cannabis Regulators Association’s executive director and president.
/ BUSINESS
Ayr Wellness Inc. reported quarterly revenue in the range of $124.6 million, and a net loss in the range of $168.6 millions.
The Parent Company’s former vice-president is claiming that it illegally shipped cannabis from California to New York, filed false financial reports, and engaged in gender discrimination in a lawsuit.
FarmaceuticalRX was denied a motion to dismiss by a federal judge. The lawsuit was brought against FarmaceuticalRX by delivery drivers who claimed they were misclassified and denied overtime wages.
/ CULTURE
Stephen Colbert made fun of Oklahoma’s rejection to legalize marijuana.
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