Marijuana in the climate workforce bill, Ukraine’s medical cannabis vote and a study: Marijuana users get better COVID results
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Top Things to Know
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has made changes to the federal workplace drug-testing guidelines in order to clarify that medical marijuana used under a doctor’s recommendation and in a state where it is legal, does not qualify as an excuse for a THC positive test.
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The National Health, Medical Care and Health Insurance Committee of the Ukrainian parliament approved a medical marijuana bill, putting it a step closer to being sent to Volodymyr Zelensky for signing into law.
Lubbock activists believe they have enough signatures for a decriminalization measure to be placed on the local ballot. However, they will continue to petition until the deadline of October 17, to ensure that the measure is eligible.
According to a new study, cannabis users who contracted COVID-19 experienced significantly lower rates of respiratory failure, intubation and death compared with people who don’t use marijuana.
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Marijuana users had better health outcomes and mortality than non-users.
Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom signed new regulations to remove intoxicating products derived from hemp and other unregulated shops. Instead, they will be under the control of the Marijuana Control Board.
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has asked a judge dismiss Verano Holdings’s lawsuit against regulators’ decision not to award the company a licence in a second round of awards, after originally deciding to do so.
Federal
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California has denied a motion for dismissal of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of a debtor in the marijuana industry.
Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-CO, tweeted: “Forcing cannabis business to only accept cash creates more opportunities for crime.” The SAFER Banking Act is a step towards the rest of the country following Colorado’s example. Next step: full Senate vote!”
Former Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-OH, currently President and CEO of Ohio Business Roundtable authored an op/ed urging Ohioans to reject the marijuana-legalization initiative on state’s ballot.
Dan Osborn, independent candidate for Nebraska Senate in Nebraska, spoke of his support for the legalization of marijuana. He admitted to having used cannabis after initially claiming that he had never done so.
STATES
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D), tweeted: “More Kansans recognize that expanding Medicaid and legalizing medicinal marijuana are commonsense methods to support our neighbors battling pain, PTSD and other medical conditions. Let’s get them both done in the next legislative session.
Trulieve has contributed another $500,000 to the Florida marijuana legalization campaign.
Missouri regulators, along with officials from St. Louis County, are being sued for alleged unconstitutionality of the stacking municipal and county marijuana taxes.
Alaska regulators have proposed new rules regarding marijuana businesses operating in the same premises.
Michigan regulators have published bulletins about the state’s marijuana tracker system.
Hawaii regulators have approved an additional license for medical cannabis dispensaries.
Virginia regulators have rescinded an application for a license to process medical cannabis.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission meeting
The Colorado Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee meets on Monday.
Vermont regulators are hosting cannabis cultivation seminars in Vermont next month.
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LOCAL
Anchorage, Alaska Assembly passed a measure allowing city employees to smoke marijuana when they are not on the clock.
International
Next week, the German Bundestag will likely give the marijuana legalization bill of the German government its first reading.
Tasmanian lawmakers in Australia are considering legislation that will require the destruction of hemp plants that contain more than 1.0 percent THCA.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “Canada’s perfect geographical location and weather allow for large-scale hemp farming” and “[hemp insulation material] can be substituted in 81% of Canadian homes.”
BUSINESS
McCormick & Company reportedly wrote a cease and desist letter to Crabcakes & Cannabis regarding a sticker that it sold which included the makers of Old Bay Seasoning.
Two men plead guilty in connection with an alleged scheme of defrauding CanaFarma investors.
Michigan retailers sold 274 million dollars worth of legal marijuana in September.
CULTURE
Former footballers Marshawn Lynch (left) and Shannon Sharpe (right) discuss changing attitudes towards cannabis.
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