SD House revives cannabis bill in ‘smoke out’ (Newsletter: March 2, 2022)
Tracy J. Chappelle
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/ THINGS TO KNOW
the Maryland House of Delegates voted to put a marijuana legalization referendum on the November ballot and to pass a separate bill to begin implementing the policy if voters approve it.
Utah lawmakers sent Governor Spencer Cox (R) a bill to create a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic use of psychedelics such as psilocybin for the treatment of mental health disorders.
Just days after releasing the results of its first national hemp survey, the United States Department of Agriculture asks the White House for permission to interview 20,000 other respondents about the “production practices and costs” of the new legal culture.
the National Collegiate Athletic Association is set to lower marijuana-related penalties for student athletes and increase the THC threshold allowed for doping tests.
the West Virginia House of Representatives passed a bill to license no more than two medical cannabis testing labs in the state.
/ FEDERAL
Federal Judge Ketanji Brown JacksonPresident Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, does not have a full marijuana record, but has argued as a member of the US Sentencing Commission that a reduction in federal sentences for crack possession should be made retroactive .
Full United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is asked to take on the case of a marijuana company challenging the Internal Revenue Service ability to investigate its operations.
Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR) said federal marijuana taxes “will play a key role in preventing youth access and funding important social equity and policy priorities.”
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) discussed his federal marijuana legalization bill and South Carolina’s medical cannabis legislation at a City Hall event.
The House Bill facilitate marijuana radiation got a new co-sponsor for a total of five.
/ STATES
Texas Democratic candidate for Attorney General Joe Jaworski has spoken about his support for the legalization of marijuana. Rival Democratic contestant Rochelle Garza tweeted: “Here’s the problem with legal cannabis: it should never have been criminalized. The fight for legal cannabis is not about legalizing a dangerous substance. 18 states have already legalized cannabis, and Texas must be next if we are to jump-start criminal justice reform.
the Indiana The House of Representatives passed a bill to let delta-8 THC products remain legal for the time being, but directed a legislative review committee to consider a possible ban.
the Utah The Senate has approved a bill allowing veterinarians to discuss medical cannabis treatments for pets.
the South Dakota The House of Representatives voted against putting on its schedule a bill to eliminate affirmative defense protections for medical cannabis patients. Separately, the House State Affairs Committee is due to hold a hearing Monday on a marijuana legalization bill passed by the Senate.
A Virginia The House General Laws Subcommittee introduced a marijuana trade bill passed by the Senate to give members more time to consider its provisions.
the Pennsylvania The Senate Law and Justice Committee will hold a hearing on the legalization of marijuana on Monday. Separately, a representing will host a discussion on marijuana and social justice on Tuesday.
A California The senator introduced a bill to allow the governor to enter into interstate cannabis agreements with other states.
Georgia lawmakers have introduced several bills to increase the number of commercial medical cannabis licenses.
A washington d.c. The councilwoman said she fears the city “will miss our window” to legalize marijuana sales if congressional Democrats extend yet another rider that has stalled local reform to date.
A Maryland the medical cannabis regulator resigned to run as a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor.
Oklahoma regulators reached a settlement in a lawsuit that blocked them from implementing a medical cannabis tracking system.
New Jersey regulators discussed potential rules for marijuana parlors and approved a waiver for medical cannabis suppliers to produce and sell concentrates. They too noted they hope to begin approving applications from medical cannabis dispensaries to sell recreational marijuana next month.
Most candidates for Arizona Marijuana social equity licenses are backed by large corporations or have ties to large investors, according to a media review of records.
the Massachusetts The Cannabis Advisory Council is considering a proposal to reduce licensing fees for medical cannabis businesses.
the Illinois The Criminal Justice Information Authority is looking for volunteers to help assess applicants for community reinvestment grants funded by cannabis revenue.
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/ LOCAL
At least 42 Vermont Municipalities will decide whether to allow recreational marijuana retailers to operate on Tuesday.
A Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania A borough council member has withdrawn a proposal to decriminalize marijuana.
Erie County, New York The district attorney said he won’t prosecute stores that “offer” marijuana to people who buy other items.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the Ukrainian government a “gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis”.
the Isle of man The enterprise minister said proposals to build medical cannabis facilities would bring economic benefit.
the European Commission The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed is set to vote Monday on a measure to increase the permitted amount of THC in hemp foods.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada The city council rejected a proposal to ask the federal government for permission to decriminalize drugs.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
One review concluded that “CBD can reduce addiction to METH– associated problems, for example, withdrawal symptoms and cravings. »
A review concluded that “preclinical and clinical research indicates that CBD has a wide range of therapeutic effects, and many of these are relevant to the cancer management.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
A survey of cannabis users found that 83% supported requiring retailers to provide verified certificates validating that products have been tested for safety and potency.
/ BUSINESS
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. released a statement addressing “speculation regarding how the Russian-Ukrainian crisis could impact the company”, saying it is “incorrect” to suggest that it and “its major shareholders and executives will be of a somehow subject to U.S. government economic sanctions now or in the future.”
Veriheal Inc. acquires MarijuanaDoctors.com.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. the investors are urging a federal court not to dismiss their lawsuit against the company.
/ CULTURE
John Mulaney joked about his breakup with his drug dealer while in rehab during a Saturday Night Live monologue.
2 chains joked about taking a break from smoking marijuana on the nonexistent dates of February 29, 30, and 31.
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