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In a joint motion, the Department of Justice and marijuana companies that filed a suit challenging federal prohibition agreed to delay the initial briefs due to “obligations of attorneys in other litigation issues and the holiday period.”
In the last week, 2024 presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Vivek RAMASWAMY and Marianne Williamson have all proclaimed their support for reforms in psychedelics. One candidate even shared how a family member used ayahuasca as a way to deal with grief.
In just a week’s time, marijuana activists in Italy have collected almost half of the signatures needed to force the Parliament to take a look at a legalization proposal.
Delaware lawmakers have filed a bill to expand access to medical cannabis ahead of adult-use sales. The bill would allow doctors the freedom to recommend it for whatever condition they deem appropriate and people over 65 years old could self-certify themselves without assistance from healthcare professionals.
Nebraska activists claim they have collected enough valid signatures to qualify for two medical cannabis ballot measures in 2024. This is true of 16 counties out of the 38 required.
Colorado Second Amendment activists have filed a ballot initiative for 2024 that would permit marijuana users to carry concealed firearms. The State Legislative Council Staff is holding a Tuesday hearing to discuss the measure.
In a recent report, TD Cowen Investment Bank says that cannabis will gain 18 million new monthly users in the next five year while alcohol will lose 2 million. The bank projects marijuana sales to reach $37 billion annually by 2027.
The chief equity officer of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services determined that almost a quarter of microbusiness license holders are not eligible to proceed.
Federal
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning regarding a “widespread scam in which fraudsters impersonate DEA Agents.”
Sen. Sherrod Brown, (D-OH), said he will vote for federal legalization of marijuana.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), the Attorney General of New York State, and state officials praised a recent enforcement action taken against a Brooklyn marijuana store that was not licensed. Separately on Wednesday, regulators are expected to consider cannabis business licence applications and requests for relocation.
Oklahoma Supreme Court asked to stop prosecuting women who use medical marijuana during pregnancy.
Rhode Island regulators have revised their marijuana testing regulations.
Ohio regulators have issued a clarification that marijuana is prohibited in premises with a liquor license.
Washington State regulators have updated the list pesticides allowed in marijuana production.
Vermont regulators have published updated cannabis laboratory testing guidelines.
Oregon regulators have published a bulletin about changes to the rules governing medical cannabis and hemp.
Alabama regulators face several legal challenges by companies who were denied licenses to sell medical cannabis.
On Tuesday, Utah regulators are expected to consider adding suppositories as well as eye/ear drops and tinctures to the list of approved medical cannabis products.
Massachusetts regulators will be reviewing proposed marijuana tax regulations on Tuesday.
Alaska’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Cannabis will meet on Tuesday.
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/ LOCAL
A Charlotte, North Carolina City Council Member passed around a THC A joint during a discussion about videos showing a policeman repeatedly punching a female during an arrest which occurred after she had been seen smoking what she claims was a legal THC A product.
International
Alberta officials have decided to allow cannabis retailers temporary sales areas at adult-only events.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study found that activated biocarbon from cannabis residues could be used as electrode material in supercapacitors.
/ ADVOCACY & OPINION
Tennessee residents are overwhelmingly in favor of legalizing marijuana (62 percent to 30%) and support medical cannabis (79 percent to 13%), according to a recent poll.
Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC and the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island are urging state officials to clarify a new policy that permits localities to prohibit public marijuana smoking.
BUSINESS
Canopy Growth Corporation has completed the sale to Inspiring Capital of its This Works skincare brand.
Organigram Holdings Inc. now has a chief financial officer.
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