NC state-run marijuana store proposal; IL bill on cash payments to cannabis prohibition victims; PA legalization hearing
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
California Department of Cannabis Control Director Clint Kellum said the Drug Enforcement Administration hasn’t shown “any sort of interest” in providing guidance to states about the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling move—while simultaneously requesting more information about California’s medical cannabis program.
The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis’s Market and Regulatory Subcommittee is considering recommending that lawmakers legalize marijuana sales through a system of government-controlled stores that could be supplied by a “central cannabis warehouse”—while leaving cultivation and manufacturing to private businesses.
An Illinois representative filed a bill to issue “direct cash payments” to people “who have been disproportionately impacted by historical cannabis enforcement” under a new Illinois Freedom Program.
The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hearing on marijuana legalization on Friday—with a focus on “enforcement and safety needs, social and economic considerations, as well as how to ensure that meaningful criminal justice reform updates are included.”
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation announced a recall of pre-rolled marijuana joints after the products failed testing for aspergillus.
/ FEDERAL
The Food and Drug Administration intends to award a sole-source contract involving cannabis public health message testing.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging the Drug Enforcement Administration’s determination that HHC is a Schedule I drug and not a legal hemp derivative.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) posted photos of herself touring a hemp business.
Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) detailed his opposition to federal marijuana rescheduling, while Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer outlined his support for the reform.
/ STATES
Oregon’s attorney general met with law enforcement officials about efforts to combat illegal marijuana operations.
California regulators announced a recall of marijuana products due to the presence of aspergillosis.
Maine regulators issued an advisory about medical cannabis products with unsafe levels of butane.
Michigan officials issued a public health bulletin about recreational nitrous oxide use.
Colorado regulators published average market rates for retail marijuana.
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/ LOCAL
The Los Angeles County, California Regional Planning Commission will hold a hearing about cannabis business zoning issues on October 21.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The United Nations special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism said the Trump administration’s military strikes against suspected drug boats “plausibly constitute crimes against humanity.”
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “phytocannabinoids may improve bone health.”
A study found that “medical cannabis availability reduced past-month self-reported poor mental health days by nearly 15 %—3.77 percentage points—among adults 65 and above.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Worcester, Massachusetts Regional Chamber of Commerce is opposing an initiative on the state’s November ballot to roll back marijuana legalization.
Safe Affordable Cannabis for New York released a survey on marijuana industry employee pay as part of an effort to convince Gov, Kathy Hochul (D) not to sign legislation to create a Cannabis Wage Board.
/ BUSINESS
Several psychedelic drug companies are sponsoring next week’s Make America Healthy Again Summit.
Green Thumb Industries Inc.’s board of directors authorized the continuation of a share repurchase program for an additional 12 months, with up to $50 million available for share repurchases.
LEEF Brands Inc. has a new board of directors member.
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