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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), Maryland’s governor, signed legislation to regulate the sale of marijuana in anticipation of the state’s voter-approved legalization laws taking effect on July 1,
The U.S. Department of Transportation has finalized changes to drug testing regulations that allow for saliva screening as an alternative urine screening. The change could lead to fewer positive drug tests for transit workers that have used marijuana in the days before and are not high at work.
Ohio activists have begun collecting the second half the signatures needed to put a marijuana legalization measure on the ballot in November after lawmakers failed to act by the deadline.
Colorado lawmakers sent Gov. Jared Polis’ (D) bill to regulate psychedelics in accordance with a ballot initiative for legalization approved by voters.
The document “Key Deal Points” of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the National Basketball Association clarifies that players are not allowed to promote marijuana businesses, but they can passively own them. The document confirms the removal of cannabis from the list of prohibited substances and allows players to promote CBD products.
According to a new study, cancer patients who used medical cannabis for two-weeks saw “improvements” in pain intensity, interference with sleep and subjective cognitive function.
Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, announced that he would call a special legislative session on May 16, to prevent the expiration of Washington’s criminalization of drug possession laws by July 1.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed the bill that would have revised how marijuana tax revenues are allocated.
Federal
The U.S. The U.S.
Federal prosecutors have reportedly reached a decision about whether or not to charge Hunter Biden for allegedly lying on a form requesting a gun.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D-NY), tweeted: “Legal cannabis business owners need access to stable, safe financial services in order to protect their employees, businesses, and communities.” We must pass the #SAFEBankingAct.
Sen. Bob Menendez, (D-NJ), tweeted: “Under the current federal law, many small businesses are unable to protect their employees and customers, or even their own property.” I reintroduced CLAIM to ensure that legal marijuana and related businesses can access insurance coverage.
Sen. Ron Wyden, (D-OR), sent out a press statement about the Senate Republicans’ decision to block a bill on cannabis research for veterans.
Reps. Reps.
A new sponsor has been added to the House bill that allows CBD as a nutritional supplement. The total is now 21.
/ STATES
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), the New York Governor, signed a budget bill to increase civil penalties and taxes on marijuana sellers who are not licensed.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law giving law enforcement the authority to combat illegal marijuana production. The Attorney General praised this move.
Tennessee lawmakers sent Gov. Bill Lee (R), a Republican, introduced a bill that would regulate the sale of cannabinoid-derived hemp products.
The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a law criminalizing the sale of delta-8 THC to those under 21.
Wisconsin’s Senate Minority Leader wrote an opinion piece on the necessity of legalizing marijuana.
Rhode Island legislators are frustrated with Gov. Dan McKee (D) has delayed appointing the members of the Cannabis Control Commission. He has filed legislation that would allow an existing agency in the interim to oversee marijuana advertising regulations.
Delaware State Police spoke with a representative about their approach to enforcement of DUI laws in the wake of marijuana legalization. Separately state legislators sent a letter to the state’s congress delegation urging them to support federal reform of marijuana laws.
Massachusetts regulators have launched advanced curriculums for participants in the marijuana social equity programs.
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The Evanston City Council Human Services Committee has rejected a proposal for drafting an ordinance decriminalizing psychedelics.
New York City Mayor claimed that children “pick up cannabis laced fentanyl on their way to schools”.
INTERNATIONAL
The German Ministry of Health has published a study on the effects of marijuana legalization abroad.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study showed that “cannabinoid [CB1 receptors] play a unique regulatory role in the microenvironment of [melanoma brain metastatic tumours].”
One study found that psilocybin was more effective than other therapies in treating depression, depressive mood, anhedonia and core depression factors, as well as specific symptoms like sexual dysfunction.
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
A Maryland poll found that 16 percent of residents said they would be more likely use recreational marijuana once it was legalized. 76 percent did not believe that the legalization change would affect their usage.
ASTM International’s cannabis committee has approved a standard that specifies labeling requirements for products containing cannabinoids.
/ BUSINESS
Green Thumb Industries Inc. has reported a quarterly net profit of $248.5 millions.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced that Hawthorne, a cannabis-focused unit, had quarterly net sales of $92.7 million.
Greenlight paid a dividend to its shareholders.
Terrapin has canceled plans to build an industrial cannabis production facility at Auburn, New York.
Illinois retailers sold recreational marijuana products worth $132 million in April.
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The article Maryland Gov signs cannabis sale bill (Newsletter – May 4, 2023) first appeared on Marijuana Minute.
