Amendment to the Military Marijuana Testing Act; First steps in CO psychedelics regulations; Research on Cannabis; Combining LSD and LSD/psilocybin
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Top Things to Know
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, filed a new Amendment that would prevent the Department of Defense (DOD) from using funds to test for marijuana in people who are enrolling or commissioned into the military. Separately, Reps. Robert Garcia and Daniel Goldman of the Democratic Party in New York would prohibit DOD from testing federal job candidates for cannabis.
A new poll shows a majority of Ohioans, including a plurality among Republicans, support the marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot in the state.
Colorado Natural Medicine Division is holding a series listening sessions to discuss aspects of the voter-approved law legalizing psychedelics in the state. These are the first steps towards forming regulations for access at healing centres.
Marijuana Moment has compiled an overview of where Democratic Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on cannabis and psychedelics policies.
According to a new study, “co-use with psilocybin/LSD can buffer some challenging experiences and enhance positive experiences.”
A judge in Alabama issued a temporary restraining orders preventing the Medical Cannabis Commission to move forward with the licensing process for medical marijuana businesses.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has announced the winners of an marijuana microbusiness licence lottery for wholesalers and dispensaries.
After Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican, rejected a proposal that would have relaxed the current rules.
Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service stated that illegal cannabis cultivation was a contributing factor to the endangered status of two species foothill yellow-legged Frogs.
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM, filed a bill that would ensure hemp producers and those who produce other “sustainable fibers”, have access to grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, (D-TX), tweeted her support for the bill which “requires that @DeptVetAffairs study the effects of cannabis on Veterans enrolled with VA and diagnosed with chronic pain or PTSD.”
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Virginia’s Attorney General took action against an alleged illegal THC product store.
North Carolina lawmakers received $530,000 from donors linked to the marijuana and gambling industries during the first half this year.
A New York Judge determined that regulators made a mistake in compiling a list of marijuana licensees who they believed should be allowed to operate amid ongoing litigation about the state’s awarding process.
New Jersey’s administrative director of courts has issued revised guidelines that restrict the ability of retired judges to represent cannabis business.
Maryland Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council Meeting
Nevada Cannabis Advisory Committee Subcommittee on Federal Rescheduling meets on Friday.
On September 5, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health jointly host an event titled “Reducing the harms associated with cannabis consumption”.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
Sido, the rapper and Germany’s Health Minister, conducted an interview with each other about marijuana legalization.
The leader of an opposition party in the Bahamas criticized government’s plan to reform marijuana laws.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “prolonged CBD consumption may reduce or restore functional connectivity differences in cannabis users.”
/ ADVOCACY / OPINION AND ANALYSIS
A survey by the American Transportation Research Institute on priority issues for the trucking industry includes marijuana legalization.
On September 20, the Manhattan Institute will host a panel discussion featuring marijuana prohibitionists.
BUSINESS
Small Pharma Inc. will be acquired by Cybin Inc.
Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. has reported a quarterly revenue of C$21.9 and a loss C$9.5.
Indiva Limited reported a quarterly net revenue amounting to C$7.5 Million.
Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. approved a reverse split of common shares at a ratio of 1:30.
CULTURE
The Babylon Bee published an article satirizing Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (currently Floroda’s governor) for trying to get arrested on marijuana charges so that he could have a similar mugshot as former President Donald Trump.
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