Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and three other Republican senators sent a letter asking Attorney General Todd Blanche to “investigate the growing role of Chinese transnational criminal organizations in America’s cannabis and intoxicating-hemp markets.”
- “Chinese transnational criminal organizations dominate marijuana cultivation and distribution in the United States, especially in states with legal cannabis markets.”
The Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies Caucus published a report highlighting the need for collaboration across federal agencies and with states to accelerate safe access to therapeutic use of substances like psilocybin and ibogaine.
Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Jack Bergman (D-CA) filed a bill directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the benefits of medical cannabis for military veterans with PTSD and chronic pain.
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission approved new rules allowing medical marijuana delivery, including via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and private carriers like FedEx and UPS—but the federal agency is refusing to clarify if it will take part in cannabis commerce.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill adding new packaging and labeling rules for marijuana-infused edibles and beverages, as well as a requirement that retailers offer consumers measuring instruments or devices for cannabis drinks with more than one serving.
A new Maryland law that took effect on Thursday allows firefighters and rescue workers to use medical cannabis while off duty without being punished for it.
/ FEDERAL
A federal judge ordered the Department of Justice to provide an Office of Legal Counsel memo that supposedly provides justification for the Trump administration’s military strikes on suspected drug boats.
Department of Health and Human Services Deputy General Counsel Matt Zorn spoke about efforts to ensure that psychedelic treatments are “available” and “affordable.”
/ STATES
The Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on a medical cannabis legalization bill.
Florida House Democrats are asking the Internal Revenue Service to investigate whether the use of Medicaid funding to campaign against a marijuana legalization ballot initiative was property reported and whether taxes are due.
Here’s a look at where North Carolina Senate and House candidates stand on marijuana and hemp issues.
Missouri regulators filed proposed changes to marijuana business rules.
Maryland regulators are launching a cannabinoid proficiency testing pilot study comparing five laboratories.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
The European Food Safety Authority issued a positive opinion on the use of CBD in foods.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “cannabinoids exhibit biologically plausible antitumour activity across multiple cancer hallmarks and may present promising candidates for combination therapeutic strategies.”
A study found that “psilocybin and LSD use may promote positive environmental attitudes, which could, in turn, be associated with a greater likelihood of adopting a vegetarian diet.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp published a report finding that a lack of consistent moisture standards for cannabis costs companies and state governments tens of millions of dollars every year and exposes consumers to lower-quality and potentially unsafe products.
/ BUSINESS
Metrc commissioned a study that found consumers support putting state-issued QR codes on cannabis products to provide access to lab testing results, compliance data and safety resources.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. touted that it has raised and donated more than $600,000 combined for Breast Cancer Action Month causes over the last seven years.
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