Ohio legalization ballot language is approved; Hemp report, NC medical marijuana appointment, NYC cannabis revenue
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Top Things to Know
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R – FL) sent a rebuttal letter to Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram, asking for an update regarding the timeline of the federal marijuana scheduling review. He also asked her to send a copy a previous letter that she claimed President Joe Biden had sent to start the process.
The Ohio Ballot Board has finalized the ballot language for an initiative to legalize marijuana that will be presented to voters in November.
A new Congressional Research Service study examines the challenges facing the hemp sector as lawmakers try to create a regulatory framework that includes CBD despite the Food and Drug Administration’s inaction.
North Carolina lawmakers passed legislation to appoint the first member of Medical Cannabis Production Commission. But that body will not exist until the House of Representatives ceases to stall consideration of a Senate legalization bill.
The Independent Budget Office of New York City, funded by the government, published a report that projected marijuana sales in New York City could reach $1.2 billion per year. This would result in approximately $47 million local tax revenue. But only if there are more dispensaries and illicit sales can be curbed.
A New Jersey administrative judge ruled the Jersey City Police Department had to reinstate a second police officer who was terminated after he tested positive for marijuana.
NuggMD has conducted a new study that suggests medical marijuana can be as effective as opioids. It says that patients with neuropathy who used high-THC marijuana experienced greater pain relief. This raises doubts about previous research done using government-grown, lower-potency marijuana.
The Michigan Office of the Auditor General found that the Cannabis Regulatory Agency must “improve their processes to ensure prompt disciplinary actions against licensees who commit violations.”
Federal
Opening arguments were heard by a federal jury in the case against a man who had been filmed smoking pot in Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), office on January 6, 2020.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted a blog about the establishment of hemp’s first conventional pesticide tolerability.
Sens. Sens.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, (D-MN), released a statement congratulating Minnesota on its legalization of marijuana.
/ STATES
On Friday, a New York judge will hear a new hearing in pending litigation challenging the state’s licensing process for marijuana businesses.
Colorado regulators have issued a revised Health and Safety advisory regarding marijuana products that may contain unsafe levels of mold and yeast.
Alabama’s top medical marijuana regulator says it’s difficult to predict when dispensaries will open.
California regulators have modified proposed rules regarding the tracking and tracing requirements for cannabis products.
Washington State regulators accept public comments until Friday on proposed rules regarding accreditation of cannabis labs.
New Jersey regulators accept public comments regarding proposed rules pertaining to cannabis clinical registrants.
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/ LOCAL
Littleton City Council in Colorado has delayed its decision to put a measure on the ballot for November to increase the marijuana sales tax.
International
The Bahamian Attorney General, Health Minister and Prime Minister discuss marijuana legislation expected to be debated this year by legislators.
The Philippine Health Secretary acknowledged that cannabis has medical benefits.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study on mice showed that “CBD and CBG can be used as alternative therapeutic agents to NSAIDs for the management of post-fractured pain, as both cannabinoids have potent analgesic properties and promote bone healing.”
According to a review, psilocybin “is an effective treatment for adults with major depression disorder.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ANALYSIS
A survey of Oregonians revealed that 56 percent of them want to repeal the drug decriminalization laws that were approved by voters in Oregon, and 64 percent of them want to repeal only parts of those laws.
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party released a line of marijuana legalization-themed merchandise.
On Saturday, the ACLU of Maryland is hosting an event to help people understand their rights when they encounter police officers after marijuana legalization.
BUSINESS
POSaBIT System Corporation reported a quarterly revenue of 13.5 million dollars and a loss of $1.8million.
High Times has appointed a new interim chief executive officer.
Orange Photonics has announced that the Food and Drug Administration is using its LightLab 3 high-sensitivity cannabis analyzer.
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