OH lawmakers expect legalization; Irish drug decrim; RI marijuana licenses & sales data snafu; NJ cannabis edibles rules; Airline employment lawsuit
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Top Things to Know
Marijuana Moment has compiled an in-depth look at the cannabis positions of nine House Speaker candidates. The majority of candidates have supported marijuana banking legislation. None support broad legalization, and one candidate has been arrested for cannabis.
According to a new survey, both Democrats and Republicans in Ohio believe that voters will approve the legalization of marijuana next month despite the fact the GOP-controlled Senate has passed a resolution against it.
The Irish Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use, a representative panel of randomly selected residents chosen by the government, voted to recommend decriminalizing drug use. One vote was needed to defeat a proposal that would have legalized and regulated marijuana.
The chair of Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission spoke about the preparations for issuing additional business licenses. He also commented on a recent Marijuana Moment article that stated the state had posted months worth of incorrect data.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission accepts public comments about proposed rules that would expand the types ingestible marijuana product allowed, including beverages, chocolates baked goods, butters jams and jellies.
Alaska Airlines has filed a federal suit to overturn the decision of an arbitral panel that it must reinstate a maintenance technologist who was terminated due to a positive drug test.
Federal
Jerome Adams, former Surgeon General of the United States, tweeted: “One concern I have with marijuana is its impact on smoke-free policy. I am currently in my hotel, and the smell of marijuana from my neighbor is overwhelming. The clerk at the hotel says they cannot do anything due to medical marijuana’s legality.”
Tuesday, the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (SCINC) will hold an hearing on the use of precursor chemicals by drug cartels to manufacture illicit drugs.
Sen. James Lankford, R-OK, expressed concern about “the cultural effects and the legal outcome” of marijuana reform.
Sen. Jeff Merkley, (D-OR), tweeted: “We have passed the SAFER Banking Act on committee and the next step will be a vote in the Senate floor.” I’m trying to make sure that legal cannabis businesses can access the financial services needed to protect their employees and communities.
STATES
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has been appointed chief policy coordinator of the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, tweeted: “You have to be able bring people together in order to get things done, and that is what I’ve been doing for my whole career.” I have a track record of delivering big results, from legalized sports gambling to medical marijuana.
Wisconsin’s Senate Minority Leader tweeted a picture of her visiting a hemp lab.
A senator from Ohio discusses his opposition to the marijuana decriminalization initiative that will be on the ballot for the 7th of November.
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled growing marijuana illegally in any quantity is only a misdemeanor.
Former New Jersey Judge wrote an Op-Ed on the obstacles the state faces in achieving equity within the cannabis industry.
Louisiana regulators have published revised rules for medical cannabis pharmacies.
Connecticut regulators may increase the marijuana purchase limit.
First meeting of the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force on November 6, 2018.
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/ LOCAL
The mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey discussed the city’s lawsuit to overturn state policy which allows police officers to use marijuana when off duty.
International
The Australian Senate has rejected a bill which would have repealed the local decriminalization laws in the Australian Capital Territory.
The Moroccan King Mohammed VI has appointed a director general for the National Agency for Regulating Cannabis Related Activities.
Malta’s top marijuana regulatory authority refuses to comment on a possible violation of advertising rules by a cannabis-club.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study showed that “the cannabinoid levels in the sections of cigarettes closer to your mouth were higher than those near the lit end.”
The study found that participants reported significant improvements in executive functions such as working memory, shifting and monitoring.
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION AND ANALYSIS
The Southern Baptist Convention Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission wrote to the Drug Enforcement Administration urging them to reject a recommendation for marijuana rescheduling.
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has praised Jersey City for its lawsuit to end a New Jersey policy that allows police officers to smoke marijuana when they are not on duty.
BUSINESS
NJOY, LLC, the operating company of Altria Group, Inc., is suing companies that are allegedly illegally marketing and selling disposable electronic vapor products, including some used to smoke cannabis.
Curaleaf has laid off even more employees.
Former Green Thumb Industries employees has dropped a lawsuit alleging age and gender bias.
Village Farms International, Inc. was granted an extension in order to comply with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price.
On Tuesday, the Dank Poet Dispensary is in Washington, New Jersey hosting a forum for state legislative candidates.
Leafly conducted an online survey to celebrate International Budtenders Day.
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