MD cannabis smell & searches passed; German legalization plans filed; Gun lawsuit filing. Safe consumption site case update
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Texas House of Representatives approved legislation that allows doctors to recommend medical marijuana as an opioid option for chronic pain. It also replaces the current THC potency limit.
Germany’s Health Minister announced that he would reveal details about the revised government’s marijuana legalization plan Wednesday.
In a case challenging federal government’s ban of gun rights for patients of medical cannabis, plaintiffs filed a new brief stating that the Department of Justice relies on “startlingly and dangerous” arguments in support of the policy.
A coalition of Philadelphia community organizations is trying to intervene in federal litigation regarding safe consumption sites for illegal drug use. They fear that the Department of Justice will “imminently abandon” their previous position that these facilities are illegal.
Nevada Senate Commerce and Labor Committee heard a bill that would more than double marijuana possession and eliminate a blanket ban from employment in the cannabis industry for certain persons with felony convictions.
/ FEDERAL
A U.S. Department of Agriculture article was published about a “success tale” for a hemp company.
/ STATES
A spokesperson for Maryland Governor. As he prepares for the signing of a marijuana regulation bill into law, Wes Moore (D), dodged a question regarding whether the governor still has stock in Green Thumb Industries.
Virginia Governor’s spokesperson. Glenn Youngkin (R), discussed his proposed amendment for a hemp product regulation law.
The Connecticut attorney general announced raids at additional stores selling illegal delta-8 THC products.
Texas House of Representatives approved the bill to decriminalize fentanyl testing strips.
Nevada’s Assembly speaker shared a photo of him meeting Chamber of Cannabis members at lobby day.
The New York Senate’s minority leader and other elected officials criticised regulators for prioritizing the award of marijuana dispensary licenses in favor of people with criminal records over military veterans. A separate bill was filed by a senator to require edible cannabis products to be packaged in child-resistant containers.
Alabama’s Senate minority leader sponsors a marijuana decriminalization legislation.
The Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader posted a video on neighboring states’ marijuana revenue hauls.
On Thursday, the Colorado House Finance Committee will hold an hearing about a bill that would allow online sales of marijuana.
Minnesota legislators discussed the possibility of passing legislation legalizing marijuana this session.
Senator from Pennsylvania spoke out in support of legalizing marijuana.
Representative from Georgia discussed his support of hemp product regulation legislation.
Arizona regulators have announced that previously recalled cannabis products have been tested and found to be free from contaminants.
Massachusetts regulators have issued a bulletin regarding a recall of a kit that can measure microbial contaminants in cannabis-derived products.
Rhode Island regulators have sent a bulletin regarding the termination of employees’ registry cards for medical cannabis businesses.
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/ LOCAL
New York City Council members introduced legislation to require officials conduct a public education campaign about the dangers of buying marijuana from unlicensed sellers.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the Mexican President, claimed that regulators had inappropriately issued 63 cannabis permits in the final days under Enrique Pena Nieto’s administration to former President Vicente Fox Quesada. Fox responded calling the claim a “lie”.
In response to the new European Union rules, the German government has made changes to its hemp regulations.
Sergipe, Brazil passed a local law on medical cannabis.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study concluded that cannabis extract and cannabidiol protect cells from platinum-based chemotherapy through cellular uptake.
Study suggests that CBD and CBZ can be combined to provide enhanced therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
/ ADVOCACY & OPINION & AANALYSIS
The Mission [Green] Alliance was created by the Weldon Project. It encourages cannabis dispensary customers and dealers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar in support of federal reform efforts.
The editorial board of the New York Post is calling for state officials to address robberies in unlicensed marijuana shops.
Elon Musk tweeted that “I think we should legalize (fentanyl]. If there is real QA and regulation, the probability of an overdose or a bad batch will be greatly reduced. It is also a crime magnet when illegal substances are made. Alcohol is a very “drug”, it’s just a legacy substance from the past when there was no technology. The United States’ prohibition of alcohol led to the largest increase in organized crime in American history. This lesson has been repeated so many times! ?”
/ BUSINESS
AYR Wellness Inc. has completed its acquisition of Tahoe Hydroponics Company LLC.
Organigram Holdings Inc. reported quarterly net revenues of C$39.5million and net losses of C$7.5million.
Clearmind Medicine Inc. closed an offering public with gross proceeds in excess of $3.5 million.
Cookies closed a Series-A funding round for an unidentified amount.
Vangst’s report concluded that the U.S. legal cannabis industry supports 417,493 equivalent full-time jobs – a 2 percent decrease from last year.
At a conference, a Twitter official spoke out about marijuana ads.
Glass House Brands Inc. has appointed Luke Scarmazzo, a former federal marijuana prisoner, as its brand ambassador.
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