Ukraine legalizes medicinal marijuana; FL homegrow measures withdrawn; WI GOP Bill in 2024; MD revenue; CT dispensaries opened on Xmas day; RI $100M sale
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The Ukrainian Parliament has approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana. It was sent to the President Volodymyr Zelensky who stated that cannabis medicine can help with “pain and stress” as well as trauma from war with Russia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, (R), suggested during an event for his presidential campaign in 2024 that the medical cannabis law of his state is being used to “pretext” people who want marijuana for recreational use.
Florida activists have withdrawn a ballot measure to legalize home-grown medical cannabis after failing to raise enough funds to fund a signature drive that would put the initiative on the ballot in 2024 alongside a recreational marijuana measure backed by industry.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said that in January he would unveil a medical marijuana bill that he believes “can pass our chamber”. However, he added that the bill will be restricted so that there will not be “dispensaries in every corner of every city.”
Maryland’s comptroller released a report about marijuana tax revenues from the first quarter for legal adult-use marijuana sales. The report found that $12 million were generated to support local governments, community reinvestment and public health.
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has issued an official notice to remind people that alcohol sales on Christmas and New Year’s Day are prohibited. However, marijuana dispensaries can still be open during the holidays.
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation reports that during the first full year of legal cannabis sales, the state has seen more than $100 Million in legal marijuana products sold.
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Mississippi regulators have placed a hold on “a large number” of medical marijuana products until they can be retested to make sure that they meet regulatory standards.
Maine’s top marijuana regulator discusses ongoing efforts to supervise the legal market.
California regulators have revised their cannabis tax regulations.
New York regulators have been working on a permit that will allow farmers markets to continue as special events.
Michigan regulators have published guidelines about temporary marijuana events.
South Dakota regulators have published guidelines for medical cannabis practitioners, patients and establishments.
Pennsylvania regulators have released information about the conditions that qualify medical cannabis patients.
South Carolina regulators begin accepting applications for hemp cultivation permits in 2024 on January 1.
Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Program was used by at least 715 individuals this year, according to data.
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International
The head of the German Social Democratic Party’s parliamentary group said that the party still supports a bill to legalize marijuana despite the “false impressions” created by certain reports.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
A study showed that “cannabis-based medicines containing CBD are feasible for individuals with Long COVID.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION AND ANALYSIS
Staffer of the prohibitionist group Smart Approaches to Marijuana stated that federal legality for intoxicating hemp-based products was “literally” a matter of death or life for our children.
BUSINESS
Reports claim that Trulieve and Curaleaf are advertising their products not only as treatments for muscle aches but also for cancer and depression. These claims have no evidence backing them up.
Missouri retailers sold $112.7 Million worth of legal marijuana in November.
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