Bahamas Legalization Plan; USDA Hemp Advisors; Trump Drug Czar on Kratom; MO Marijuana Rule for Foster Parents; Faith Leaders Back Safe Injection Site
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Top Things to Know
Officials in the Bahamas have unveiled a plan for legalizing marijuana to be used for religious, medical and scientific purposes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative have doubled the number of hemp representatives in federal trade advisory panels.
James Carroll, former director of the Office of National Drug Control policy in the Trump White House, revealed that top federal officials intervened to stop the Food and Drug Administration from implementing a ban on kratom. They criticized the FDA’s “bias,” and stopped it “on-the-spot” before scheduling.
The Missouri Department of Social Services has adopted an emergency regulation clarifying that foster parents can possess and grow marijuana in their home, with some restrictions on where they may smoke or vape.
A recent survey by the Ohio State University found that only one out of ten Ohio prosecutors plan to use a newly enacted law which allows them to seal their own records for low-level drug offenses. Most of these prosecutors say they will focus on marijuana related offenses.
A coalition of Christian and Jewish faith leader filed a brief with a federal court asking it to maintain a lawsuit which seeks to allow a safe consumption area for illegal drugs to begin operations despite a Department of Justice attempt to dismiss it.
According to a new review, minor cannabinoids found in hemp and marijuana, such as THCV and CBDV, CBC and CBM, can ease the symptoms of “dermatological disorders like psoriasis and eczema.”
A judge in Alabama rejected the request of medical cannabis regulators to postpone an hearing in a suit challenging their business license process in order that they can decide on winners a third time at an open meeting.
Arizona Department of Revenue data shows that sales of legal marijuana in the state started to decline towards the end of the spring.
Federal
The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice issued a memorandum outlining concerns regarding the Drug Enforcement Administration’s use of polygraph exams in pre-employment screening.
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), a Republican Senator from Kansas, spoke again about marijuana laced with fentanyl.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, (D-MN), tweeted: “In Minnesota, We’re Righting the Wrongs of a Broken System.” Legalizing cannabis for adults is a major step in ending the injustice of incarceration and addressing racial disparities which have plagued communities for too long.
One new co-sponsor was added to the eight who had previously signed on to the House bill encouraging Veterans Affairs to investigate medical cannabis.
/ STATES
A Minnesota representative published an article on the growing movement in Minnesota to legalize psychedelics.
A New York Judge has kept in place an interim restraining measure that prevents regulators from granting additional licenses for marijuana dispensaries, but is allowing thirty licensees to proceed with their opening.
Alabama regulators published the scores they used to award licenses for medical cannabis businesses. A judge is evaluating an amended lawsuit which seeks to overturn the entire state’s medical cannabis regulations.
New Mexico marijuana regulators ask lawmakers to change the rules regarding background checks, plant count and education.
Oregon regulators have resumed minor decoy activities at marijuana and alcoholic businesses.
Ohio regulators have released updated numbers of medical cannabis patients and caregivers.
The Colorado Cultivation, Manufacturing, & Testing Standards Work Group meets on Thursday.
California Cannabis Advisory Committee Subcommittees are meeting September 5-7.
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LOCAL
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International
The German Health Minister recorded an interview with rapper SIdo about marijuana legalization.
The Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in Japan reported that the number of cannabis offenders detained declined last year.
Former Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Mayor discusses the city’s trial for drug decriminalization.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
In a study, “cannabidiol reduces nicotine self-administration by mice.”
According to a review, “MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD symptoms and dissociation as well as functional disability and depression.”
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Albany Times Union editorial staff is calling for New York officials, who it believes are responsible for the shortcomings of New York’s marijuana laws, to fix them.
The Houston Chronicle editorial council is advocating harm reduction measures for drugs.
BUSINESS
Glass House Brands Inc. has completed the first tranche in a $15 Million Series D Preferred Stock Offering.
Acreage Holdings has announced the resignation of a former Canadian Prime Minister and former CEO from its board.
In July, Mississippi dispensaries sold medical cannabis products worth $4.4 million.
CULTURE
Shaggy denied a rumor claiming that he drinks tea infused with marijuana.
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