SC passes medical marijuana bill; NH legalization is on the floor; AZ commerce between states; MD cannabis & firearms; NY & AZ psilocybin, top lobbyist departs
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Top Things to Know
Next week, the Finance Committee of the German Bundestag will vote on the legalization of marijuana. This indicates that the reform should be implemented by April as per the government plan.
The South Carolina Senate has given final approval to a bill that would legalize medical marijuana. It will now be sent to the House of Representatives to be considered.
The New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee has approved a bill legalizing marijuana, and sent it to the floor for a vote.
The Arizona House Commerce Committee has approved a bill that will legalize the interstate trade of marijuana, subject to federal reform.
The Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee advanced unanimously legislation to legalize the establishment of psilocybin services centers, where individuals could obtain the psychedelic under medical supervision.
The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee has approved a bill that protects state gun rights for patients who use medical cannabis.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), who is a Democrat, is celebrating the “huge landmark” that his state has more than 100 marijuana-dispensaries.
New York legislators hosted a briefing to discuss legislation that would legalize psilocybin assisted therapy. The sponsor of a bill in the Assembly said there was a “real possibility” for it to advance this year.
Justin Strekal, a cannabis reform lobbyist who has retired from the movement of marijuana reform, spoke with Marijuana Moment to discuss his retirement and to reflect on his most memorable moments during his advocacy years on Capitol Hill. He also offered advice to activists about how they can win in the future.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said that he supported regulators’ efforts in increasing advantages for marijuana social equality applicants. However he wants to ensure that any actions taken do not trigger lawsuits which could disrupt legal sales.
Missouri House and Senate Committees held hearings to discuss legislation to regulate hemp-based intoxicants.
Federal
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture classified hemp as a separate category in the Census of Agriculture.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has published a summary from a webinar that it held on the creation of an entirely new Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-CA, tweeted: “The SAFE Banking Act will grant legitimate cannabis businesses the access to these services leading to enhanced public safety and accountability.”
One new co-sponsor has been added to the House bill that protects marijuana users from being kicked out of public housing.
STATES
Oklahoma’s Attorney General praised his efforts to fight illegal marijuana grow-ops.
New York’s Assembly Majority Leader discussed the issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana.
A special Arizona Senate committee is investigating if investors have used “predatory techniques” against marijuana social-equity licensees.
Minnesota’s representative, who sponsored the legislation to legalize marijuana in the state, said that “the sooner licensed dispensaries can open, the better.”
A Wyoming representative has filed a bill to decriminalize marijuana.
Washington State Supreme Court has approved new rules that clarify the legal rights of attorneys to provide services to cannabis companies.
Ohio regulators have proposed new marijuana regulations.
Michigan regulators have published a report every month on the disciplinary actions against cannabis businesses.
Nevada regulators will be considering marijuana rule changes Thursday.
On Thursday, Oregon regulators are expected to consider a new system of marijuana licensing.
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International
The Ministry of Health in Spain is starting the process of creating medical cannabis regulations.
The UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology has published a report on research into psychedelic assisted therapy for anxiety disorders.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
Researchers “used publicly-available data from 2010 to 2012. To predict which counties in the US will allow legal cannabis sale in 2014, using multiple methods.”
Cannabidiol was found to be effective in treating the “primary stages” of neuroinflammation.
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ANALYSIS
Policy Matters Ohio posted a blog article arguing that the state’s marijuana revenue should go to “people and communities who have been harmed by a failed war on drugs.”
/ BUSINESS
In federal cases, defendants in an alleged pump and dump scheme to inflate Global Resources, Inc.’s stock price, which purportedly intended to bring hemp-infused wines to market, plead guilty. They were sentenced to total 165 months in prison.
MedMen Enterprises has reportedly laid staff off at its Nevada and Illinois locations.
Employees of Revolution Cannabis in Schaumburg (Illinois) voted to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 7777 and Revolution Cannabis.
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