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Top Things to Know
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), who signed the bill legalizing marijuana, said that the sale of legal marijuana in Minnesota could start earlier than expected.
Nevada lawmakers sent Gov. Joe Lombardo’s (R) bill creating a Psychedelics Medicines Working group charged with developing a “actionable plan” on how to “enable access” which is “safe and affordable.”
Maryland Department of Commerce has launched a new Cannabis Business Assistance Loan/Grant Fund. Regulators also released new guidelines for marijuana businesses, covering topics like licensing fees, packaging and advertising, as well as ownership transfers.
The Louisiana Senate sent Gov. John Bel Edwards’ (D) bill would streamline the expungement process for first-time marijuana possession offenders.
New polls show that Louisiana residents are in favor of legalizing marijuana. This is a significant increase from just a decade earlier, when only 42 percent supported ending the cannabis prohibition.
According to a new study, psilocybin may be a useful tool in treating alcohol use disorder because it can “reduce shame-based and critical thought patterns and improve affect regulation and alcohol addiction.”
Federal
Sen. Jeff Merkley, (D-OR), tweeted: “Legal cannabis companies should have access to the financial services needed to protect their employees, business, and community. I am working on getting the SAFE Banking Act up for a Senate vote. “We have the momentum needed to make this happen.”
/ STATES
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law a bill requiring marijuana retailers to verify the age of customers prior to making sales.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D), said that there is “some chance” of medical cannabis legislation in Wisconsin advancing. He tweeted: “It is time to join the neighbors and legalize and tax marijuana, just like we do with alcohol.”
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura spoke about his support for marijuana legalization. Separately regulators have sent a message about the changes made to the medical cannabis rules.
The Chair of the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee discusses amendments to her Bill to allow marijuana farmers to sell to tribes.
Louisiana bills that would restrict the sale of hemp products appear to have stalled.
Missouri courts will likely miss the deadlines for expunging marijuana records.
Colorado regulators released a bulletin regarding the new marijuana testing rules.
Oregon regulators have posted information on the psilocybin registration tax.
The Alabama Department of Insurance encourages insurers to submit rate and form submissions for medical cannabis businesses.
Washington, D.C. regulators are holding a public hearing Wednesday on proposed medical marijuana rules.
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/ LOCAL
Bell County’s Texas lawsuit against Killeen, Texas’s local marijuana decriminalization laws has been put on hold until an appeal regarding jurisdiction is resolved.
San Diego officials in California sent an announcement about the new fee for cannabis business permits.
Clackamas County Board of Commissioners, Oregon is considering placing a question on the ballot that asks voters if they want the state to “criminalize the possession of certain drugs.”
International
The Colombian president Gustavo Petro said that legalizing drugs can reduce violence.
The Supreme Court of Brazil has again delayed the consideration of an appeal challenging criminalization of drug use.
After a German court found him guilty of selling pot, the 25th time he had been convicted, an 82-year old man was given a “last notice” in order to avoid imprisonment.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “living in a state that has legalized recreational cannabis is associated with higher cannabis usage but no more negative effects than living in non-RCL states.”
According to a review, CBD and THC may be effective in treating certain [substance abuse disorders], but the evidence is limited.
/ OPINION, ADVOCACY & ANALYSIS
Alice O’Leary Randall, the widow of Robert Randall, has launched a project that will last three years to create a digital record of the U.S. medical cannabis movement.
BUSINESS
Canopy Growth Corporation has been delisted from S&P/TSX composite index.
Illinois retailers sold $27.5 million in medical cannabis products and $132.8 millions worth of recreational marijuana to Illinois consumers.
/ CULTURE
Bill Maher, Wiz Khalifa and other celebrities discuss their marijuana use.
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