Cannabis rescheduling op eds
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Top Things to Know
Rep. Chuck Edwars, (R-NC), filed a Stop Pot Act bill that would take away 10 percent of federal highway funding from tribes or states that legalize marijuana. This move is just days before the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians votes on legalizing marijuana.
Marijuana Moment has compiled an in-depth analysis of the massive implications that moving Cannabis to Schedule III can have on businesses, federal employees, and even U.S. Postal Service mailing rules. It would also not meet President Joe Biden’s campaign promise to decriminalize cannabis.
In a letter to his colleagues, Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer (DNY) said that he wanted “safeguarding the cannabis banking” as one of the “critical issues” for the remainder of the year.
Many members of Congress have reacted to the federal marijuana rescheduling recommendations, saying that it’s just a step on the road to full legalization.
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee approved Senate-passed legislation to legalize the possession of psychedelics, and to block employers from asking past marijuana use questions for floor votes. However, the panel adopted a number of substantial amendments to this legislation.
The New Hampshire Commission that will draft legislation to legalize the sale of marijuana through a state-run system has been appointed and its first meeting is scheduled for this Friday.
Ari Hoffnung, Bridge West Consulting, argues in a new Marijuana Moment Op-Ed that moving cannabis from Schedule II to Schedule III would be “a win for business, consumers, and common sense.”
Khurshid Khoja, of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel, writes in a new Marijuana Moment Op-Ed that declaring victory over the rescheduling process is “premature and shortsighted” while the federal prohibition on cannabis is still very much alive.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Secretary of State are asking a court to dismiss the lawsuit that challenges the Governor’s veto on a bill which would reallocate marijuana tax revenues.
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has issued a stay of the medical marijuana licenses they had previously granted. They plan to conduct a third award round at a future date.
Federal
The Drug Enforcement Administration has published a final rule for managing production quotas of controlled substances.
Former Senator Cory Gardner (R – CO) called the federal marijuana rescheduling recommendations “monumental.”
Rep. Andy Harris (R – MD) stated that the studies showing potential harms from marijuana “have not been taken into account by legislators, including those in Maryland who have pushed for recreational cannabis legalization without enough scientific research.”
Rep. Cori Bush, D-MO, tweeted about her meeting with residents of a sober center and promoting her federal decriminalization drug bill.
/ STATES
Richard Nelson, a Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana and a current state representative, has said that legalizing cannabis would encourage tourism.
California Senator tweeted regarding the federal marijuana rescheduling recommendations, stating, “It is extraordinary that, after 40 states have legalized either cannabis or heroin to some extent, the federal government continues classify them in the same category.” It’s long past time that cannabis was legalized federally. “This is a positive step.”
Massachusetts’ top marijuana regulator stated that if pharmaceutical companies entered the industry, it would “really take away from the progress in the cannabis sector up until this point.”
Minnesota regulators accept public comments about a petition that would add dry herb vapourizers to the list of approved delivery methods for medical cannabis.
Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Program is receiving taxpayer money to cover a shortfall of expected fees.
Michigan regulators “concerned,” that 18 doctors are responsible for nearly 62% of the 134 709 medical cannabis patient certifications between April 1, 2020 and September 29, 2022.
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board is meeting on Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16.
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LOCAL
The McHenry County State’s Attorney in Illinois has threatened to sue marijuana retailers who do not prominently display mental health warnings.
Portland City Council in Oregon is considering a ban on public drug usage.
Rutherford County commissioner in Tennessee expressed concern about the legalization of marijuana.
International
The deputy prime minister of Belgium has endorsed marijuana legalization.
The Netherlands retracted its objection to Bolivia’s global drug treaty reservations on coca leaves.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The review concluded that, “even though there are studies supporting the use of marijuana for the treatment of cancer symptoms in children, there are not enough rigorous studies to determine the dosage, safety and efficacy cannabinoids.”
According to a study, “CBD was included in a multimodal treatment for [feline chronic gumivostomatitis] and it was safe and beneficial since the cats treated with CBD showed a higher level of comfort as well as activity.
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Washington Examiner editorial staff is not happy with the Department of Health and Human Services recommendation to reschedule cannabis.
BUSINESS
Workers at Ascend Cannabis Provisions in Grand Rapids Michigan have ratified their initial contract with Teamsters Local 406
A woman is suing United Airlines, claiming that her job offer had been improperly rescinded because she used medical cannabis.
CULTURE
Pete Davidson talked about the use of ketamine in treating depression.
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