UN experts call for drug decrim, MD gov prepares launch of legalization; MN marijuana expulsion board; Psychedelics survey; Rescheduling Report
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Top Things to Know
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., criticized Republican Ron DeSantis’ opposition to decriminalizing cannabis. He said that he would change the current “absurd federal cannabis policies” if elected. However he refused Bill Maher’s offer to smoke during an interview.
A coalition of United Nations Special Reporters appointed by the Human Rights Council calls for global decriminalization.
Maryland’s legalization takes effect Saturday. The majority of existing medical cannabis dispensaries in the state are set to begin recreational sales, and Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, has pledged to focus on equity and growth in the economy.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will accept applications for the Cannabis Expungement Board, which is being created under the new legalization of marijuana law in the state.
According to a new survey conducted by the Center for the Science of Psychedelics at UC Berkeley, 61 percent of U.S. citizens support the legalization of psychedelic therapy. 49 percent are in favor of decriminalizing the personal use of psychedelics and 78 percent would like to see fewer barriers for psychedelics researchers.
In a recent report, the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform asserts that the Biden Administration has only two options for its marijuana review: full descheduling of cannabis or moving it to Schedule III or IV. It also outlines the advantages of each.
Montana lawmakers overrode Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) has vetoed a bill that would redistribute marijuana taxes to an habitat improvement program.
Federal
Former chief counsel of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY), and his firm, are now lobbying on behalf of Green Thumb Industries, Inc. for “federal cannabis legislation relating to banking, tax, capital market access, as well as Farm Bill policies related hemp.”
Sen. John Hickenlooper, (D-CO), tweeted: “Here is the bottom line. Americans support marijuana legalization. It’s about time that we treat legally operated cannabis stores like any other businesses. It’s time to give them access banking services and end outdated regulations. “Who’s with us?”
At a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Federal Government Surveillance and Drug Clemency, witnesses discussed marijuana pardons as well as other drug clemency concerns.
/ STATES
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R), tweeted: “Rampant marijuana usage will be a disaster for mental health given the higher potency of the drug in recent years.” There will be many complaints soon about how we didn’t know. “We know, and we must be more vigilant.”
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry (R), former Texas governor, spoke of the therapeutic benefits psychedelics.
Pennsylvania lawmakers discussed proposals that would allow patients to grow medical cannabis at home and protect them from losing their professional licenses.
The Florida Financial Impact Estimating Conference hosted a workshop to discuss the potential economic impact of a proposed ballot initiative for marijuana legalization.
Arizona regulators have lifted a recent cannabis product recall.
Montana regulators have published rules regarding the licensing of marijuana testing laboratories.
Maine regulators have issued guidelines on the testing requirements for cannabis plants infused with other materials, as well as how to calculate mature plant canopy.
Oregon regulators will be hosting several listening sessions in July on the psilocybin service rules.
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LOCAL
A New Jersey judge has ruled to reinstate a Jersey City police officer fired after he tested positive for marijuana metabolites.
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, California, voted to lower the cannabis tax rate.
On Tuesday, the Killeen City Council will decide whether or not to continue funding the legal defense of a lawsuit filed by Bell County to overturn a local marijuana decriminalization ordinance that was approved by voters.
International
Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, said that he supports the recently passed legislation that defines where marijuana can be smoked.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “cannabis usage was significantly lower” among students in 10th and 12th grades who lived in ZIP codes with dispensaries.
Review found that “preliminary data suggests that psychedelic assisted therapy could be effective for the treatment of anorexia and bulimia.”
BUSINESS
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has been sued by an ex-employee who claims that he was not given the opportunity to interview for a better position because he took a family leave after his fiancee had a baby.
TerrAscend Corp. completed the first tranche concurrent private placements with gross proceeds totaling approximately $16 millions and increased the offering to 20 million.
AYR Wellness Inc. has reached contingent agreements with the ability to defer principal and amortization payments for an aggregate principal of approximately $69,000,000 of debt obligations, to defer maturities on $4.5,000,000 of other promissory note as well as a $400,000 amortization payment.
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