CA AG Interstate Marijuana Advice; Senators: Legalization disrupts cartels, Sports officials defend the cannabis ban, NY State Fair sales, MD banking
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Top Things to Know
The Department of Justice Office of the Inspect General took over a year before responding to a complaint regarding defects in Federal Bureau of Investigation marijuana-arrest data. Ultimately, the FBI was tasked with investigating the issue.
Documents obtained by Marijuana Moment via a public records requests show that the California Attorney General’s Office has received input from local government groups who argue that allowing interstate sales of cannabis would not expose California to federal enforcement.
The Maryland Office of the Comptroller’s Revenue Administration Division director said that state officials worked with Wells Fargo in order to conceal marijuana revenue deposits by “craftily” describing them as “a sales subject to the 9 percent rate under Senate Bill 516) amid the ongoing federal prohibition.
A group of bipartisan senators has acknowledged that legalizing pot disrupts the market for illegal cartels. The lawmakers’ comments, none of whom have publicly supported legalization, were made in a letter addressed to Secretary of state Antony Blinken.
Members of the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List Expert Advisory Group wrote a journal article to explain why they continue to punish athletes for marijuana usage. They said it violated “the spirit of sport,” but admitted that cannabis can help by “facilitating recovery” and “reducing pain.”
The New York State Fair is hosting a marijuana farmers market. The organizers are providing a shuttle service to take attendees from the fairgrounds down the street where they can purchase legal cannabis.
Federal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published reports on Japan’s hemp industry.
Sen. Tina Smith, D-MN, tweeted: “Lower Sioux Indian Community has developed a new building material made of hemp plants that is resistant to mold, pests, and fire. It’s an excellent example of housing innovation.”
Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-MD, spoke on his bill that would expand the eligibility for drug possession convictions to be expunged.
The House marijuana banking legislation has gained one new sponsor, bringing the total to 68.
One new sponsor has been added to the House bill encouraging Veterans Affairs to investigate medical cannabis. The total is now seven.
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D), tweeted: “The revenue that we would generate by legalizing marijuana could invest back into our communities.” Currently, this money is going to other states. “It’s time for us to join our neighbors and legalize and tax marijuana just like we do with alcohol.”
This week, the Interim Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee of the New Mexico legislature will examine various marijuana-related issues, including briefings about market conditions, laws enforcement and expungement past convictions.
Nevada regulators approved additional marijuana consumption lounge licenses. Separately, on Thursday they will hold a workshop to discuss proposed changes to cannabis regulations.
New York regulators have filed a list with 30 conditional licensees of marijuana dispensaries that are eligible to open if a preliminary order is issued by a court in response to a lawsuit against their licensing process.
Minnesota has generated at least $594,00 in revenue during the first month following the introduction of a new tax imposed on hemp-derived THC.
New Jersey regulators addressed a cannabis union event.
Former California regulator launches new cannabis consulting company
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission meets on Friday.
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/ LOCAL
Hancock, Maryland which has a stake of Trulieve in the state is taking the marijuana firm to mediation in order to resolve a dispute about profit sharing.
Stearns County Board of Commissioners in Minnesota approved an ordinance that prohibits marijuana consumption in public places.
International
The coalition government of Srettha Thavisin, the new Thai Prime Minister, will support legalizing medical marijuana.
The Italian Ministry of Health has revoked a suspension of the decree that included CBD in the list of narcotic medicines.
Costa Rican legislators said they had enough support to pass the marijuana legalization bill in the Legislative Assembly, even if the committee report was unfavorable.
Zurich in Switzerland has launched a pilot program for the legalization of marijuana.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “medical marijuana is highly effective and safe for treating neuropathic and sleep disorders.”
According to a study, “potential complementary effects between mindfulness meditation and psychedelic usage on leadership could inspire new approaches to leadership development.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
The Boston Globe editorial staff is urging Congress to repeal the 280E marijuana tax penalty.
A staffer at the Immigrant Legal Center of Minnesota discusses ongoing concerns for immigrants in light of the state’s legalization of marijuana.
BUSINESS
Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. has received approval from a Canadian Court for a stalking-horse bid to purchase certain assets from Aleafia Health Inc.
Twilio no longer provides services to marijuana businesses “regardless if it is federally or state-legal.”
Weedmaps, WTG Enterprises and The Freak Brothers have announced a strategic alliance.
In the second quarter, New Jersey retailers sold marijuana products worth $185.2 millions.
In June, Canadian retailers sold legal marijuana products worth C$426.6 Million.
CULTURE
Sam Williams, a football player from the United States was arrested on suspicion of possessing THC as well as a weapon.
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