NH Legalization Commission fumbles, Fetterman talks about marijuana, WA psychedelics and legal cannabis does not increase youth use
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), said that he is “very open-minded” about legalizing marijuana cultivation at home, but that he wants to give licensed cannabis industries more time to mature.
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A New Hampshire commission that was charged with drafting legislation to legalize the sale of marijuana through state-controlled shops failed to reach an agreement and ultimately decided not to recommend a bill.
A Republican Ohio representative has filed a bill that would allow cities to ban the use of marijuana and home cultivation, while diverting state cannabis revenues away from programs for social equity and employment and towards law enforcement.
Washington State activists have been working on local decriminalization of psychedelics in all jurisdictions, including Olympia and Bellingham as well as Spokane, Tacoma, King, and San Juan Counties.
A federally-funded study has found that legalizing cannabis “didn’t lead to an increased frequency of cannabis usage” among young adults. The study also found that “lower alcohol and tobacco consumption was associated with an increase in edibles,” suggesting a “substitution” effect.
This week, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will be hearing from business owners. The commission expects to begin granting licenses on Friday following two previous rounds that were cancelled.
Federal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, tweeted: “It was amazing to sit down with Al Harrington, @YahooNews, @theMarquiseF, to talk about our efforts to pass the SAFER Banking Act and end the federal prohibition of cannabis. We’re also working on criminal justice reforms.”
/ STATES
Pennsylvania lawmakers discuss the prospects of legalizing marijuana and amending current medical cannabis programs.
A Republican Indiana senator has said that he is in favor of legalizing marijuana, but will not be introducing a bill this session.
The details of the New York regulators settlement agreement for marijuana dispensary licenses have been released.
California regulators propose to change the cannabis tax rules.
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management now has a chief regulatory officer for implementation.
Massachusetts regulators have published a bulletin regarding cannabinoid testing by labs.
Virginia regulators have released a report concluding that high prices for medical cannabis are driving patients away from the state to purchase it.
Oklahoma regulators have hailed a “dramatic reduction” of illegal cannabis cultivation operations.
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission meets on Friday.
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/ LOCAL
New York City officials have sent letters of warning to landlords who allegedly rent to cannabis or tobacco businesses that are not licensed.
International
On Wednesday, a New South Wales (Australia) lawmaker will introduce a bill to legalize marijuana.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study concluded “C. sativa essential oils characterized by high levels of sesquiterpenes can be promising candidates in the prevention/counteraction of neuroinflammation.”
After 4 weeks, a study showed that “traits of mindfulness, such as description and non-judgment of inner experiences, were increased and neuroticism decreased compared to the baseline.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine funds research on driving while impaired by cannabis.
BUSINESS
Organigram Holdings Inc. increases its investment in Phylos Biscience Inc.
CULTURE
Sharon Osbourne claimed that she once peed in the stash of marijuana her husband Ozzy kept.
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The article NJ Gov on Cannabis Homegrow (Newsletter for November 29, 2023) first appeared on Marijuana Moment.
