Sen. Warren’s legalization proposal; Europe Cannabis Initiative; Entourage Effect Study
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Top Things to Know
The Virginia House General Laws Committee has approved a bill that will legalize recreational marijuana beginning January 1, 2025. It is now going to the floor for a vote, as separate cannabis commerce legislation in the Senate is still pending.
The South Carolina Senate has begun debating a bill that would legalize medical marijuana. They approved an amendment regarding vaping. It is expected that the lawmakers will revisit this legislation and vote on it again on Thursday.
The Florida Senate Health Policy Committee has approved a bill that would preemptively limit the THC content of recreational marijuana if voters decide to legalize it in November. The House is also considering similar legislation.
Hawaii House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee as well as Health & Homelessness Committee approved a bill that would create legal protections to allow the therapeutic use of psilocybin.
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The European Commission has given activists permission to launch a signature campaign for a multinational initiative to promote access to medical cannabis and research into its therapeutic potential.
The Medford City Council in Massachusetts passed a resolution decriminalizing psychedelics, making it the eighth city to do so. The measure calls for changes in a proposed statewide initiative to legalize marijuana that could appear on the ballot in 2024.
The entourage effect, also known as the complex interplay of cannabinoids and terpenes with flavonoids is the key to unlocking cannabis’ full therapeutic potential.
Arkansas activists submitted an amended ballot initiative after the Attorney General rejected the initial version. The new draft would allow home-grown medical marijuana, remove a list of specific conditions for eligibility and legalize recreational marijuana following federal reform.
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is asking the state Supreme Court to decertify the Legal Marijuana Now Party as a major political party.
Federal
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-OR, tweeted about the robberies of cannabis businesses and said, “This why we need SAFER Banking to be passed.” I’m trying to make it happen to protect Oregon workers and support small businesses.
Three new co-sponsors have been added to the 102 total for the House marijuana banking legislation.
A new co-sponsor has been added to the 15 who have already signed on as sponsors of the House bill creating a program for military grants for psychedelics research.
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The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that will create a commission to rein in prosecutors refusing to pursue marijuana possession charges.
The majority leader of the New York Assembly said that she was open to changes in the legalization of marijuana law.
A Pennsylvania Senator is hosting a new podcast about marijuana. He also praised Governor. Josh Shapiro’s (D) budget proposal includes a marijuana legalization push.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has concluded that safe consumption locations for illegal drugs are a “life-saving, evidence-based tool that aligns DPH’s strategy to reduce harms of substance abuse.”
California regulators have adopted emergency rules that allow marijuana cultivators to make certain modifications at renewal.
Missouri regulators have issued a variation for the labeling of edible marijuana.
Oregon regulators have published guidance on social equity rules for psilocybin.
Rhode Island regulators have reached an agreement with a marijuana company that will pay $10,000 in penalties to resolve a payment issue.
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International
The Philippine House Health and Dangerous Drugs Committees have approved a bill on medical cannabis.
The Canadian government is on schedule to publish its review of the country’s marijuana legalization laws in the spring.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, “cannabinoid derivatives are effective in controlling behavior and irritability” (in autism spectrum disorder).
According to a study, seizures of psilocybin mushroom “have increased” suggesting an increase in availability.
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
The New York State Conference of Mayors has submitted testimony to the state legislators about proposed changes in marijuana enforcement and tax regulations.
Unlimited Sciences has launched a psychedelic information line.
BUSINESS
Hawthorne, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company unit that focuses on cannabis, reported sales of $80.1 Million for the quarter.
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. has appointed a former Ben & Jerry’s Chief Executive Officer to its Board of Directors.
STIIIZY INC. now has a chief financial officer.
CULTURE
Calvin Johnson, a former football player, said that he used marijuana to smoke before games.
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