NY marijuana license ban lifted; OH legalization plans revised; R’s anniversary of one year in sales; NJ cannabis equity grants, AL licenses granted
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The Department of Health and Human Services was given a deadline of Saturday to submit to Congress a report about marijuana’s “potentially therapeutic effects” and to make recommendations on how to overcome the “barriers” that prevent research. HHS and others were already behind with a cannabis report due to lawmakers in the last month.
A National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health official said that the government was working on launching a new cannabis-research center to overcome “barriers” that had hampered studies on marijuana, including “complex” federal regulations such as Schedule 1 registration requirements.
The New York Supreme Court lifted the injunction which had prevented regulators from processing hundreds new licenses for marijuana retailers, clearing the way to significantly expand New York’s cannabis market.
Matt Huffman, Ohio Senate President (R), discussed his plan for changing provisions of the voter approved marijuana legalization laws. This involves amending an amended bill passed by the House in committee on Monday before it is enacted on Thursday.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat, and the Cannabis Control Commission marked the first anniversary of the legalization of adult-use marijuana in Rhode Island.
Germany’s Health Minister defended his government’s plan to legalize marijuana from critics ahead of the vote scheduled for this week. The state of Bavaria, meanwhile, is looking at legal options in order to slow or stop cannabis reforms from taking place locally.
In a letter sent ahead of the federal court’s Monday oral arguments, lawyers for an upcoming safe consumption site for drugs have criticized the Department of Justice for its “irreconcilable position” that providing harm reduction services are not protected as “religious exercises” but giving away food is.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority accepts applications for “Seed Equity”, grants of up to $8 Million in funding, for 48 marijuana equity business.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded licenses to secure transport, testing labs, secure transport, and cultivators, processors, and dispensaries for the third time in a row. Regulators hope this will prevent further litigation.
Federal
The Department of Veterans Affairs highlighted an article that indicated “risk of cannabis-use disorder varies depending on race.”
A total of 96 people have now co-sponsored the House marijuana banking legislation.
Four new co-sponsors have been added to the 73 total for the House bill that would legalize marijuana at federal level.
/ STATES
Massachusetts’ treasurer accused the suspended chairman of the Cannabis Control Commission “of making racially ethnically and culturally insensitive comments.”
A Virginia Senator discusses the prospects of passing legislation to legalize cannabis sales.
Utah regulators have published rules on quality assurance of cannabis testing.
A Minnesota regulator stated that her office does not have the legal authority to inspect hemp flowers to determine if they exceed the 0.3 per cent THC limit.
California Legislative Analyst’s Office Projected Cannabis Tax Revenues of $702 Million in 2023-24.
Colorado regulators have developed guidelines for medical and law enforcement professionals to respond to incidents involving psychedelics.
Illinois officials discussed the possibility of a state-level solution to the 280E tax penalties on marijuana businesses.
Ohio regulators have published updated numbers of medical cannabis patients and caregivers.
California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee meets on Thursday.
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LOCAL
Detroit, Michigan officials have been sued by companies who claim that the city improperly revoked approval for a cannabis cultivation and processing facility.
International
The Victoria Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee in Australia filed a report on hemp.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
A study on mice revealed that “cannabidiol protected the liver against a-Amanitin induced apoptosis” and “oxidative stress.”
/ ADVOCACY OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Star Tribune editorial board says officials should be cautious when selecting the top state marijuana regulator.
/ BUSINESS
StateHouse Holdings Inc. has reported a quarterly net revenue of $25,5 million.
POSaBIT System Corporation reported a quarterly revenue of $13.6 millions and a loss $7.5 million.
Canopy Growth Corporation has completed the sale its BioSteel Business.
MedMen Enterprises Inc. has sent an update regarding its ability to timely submit required financial statements.
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