FDA’s late hemp guidance; TX marijuana reform prospects; MO regulators’ interstate cannabis commerce warning; NC marijuana op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to dramatically increase quotas for legal production of certain psychedelics in line with an executive order from President Donald Trump—while previewing a separate forthcoming marijuana quota proposal in light of federal rescheduling.
The Congressional Research Service noted in a report that the Food and Drug Administration is nearly nine months overdue in publishing legally mandated lists of hemp-derived cannabinoids and guidance on the term “container” with respect to THC product serving sizes.
Texas Democratic Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin (D) discussed different options for how to move ahead with marijuana reform in the state following last week’s elections, including expanding medical cannabis or enacting full recreational legalization—saying “there’s differing opinions even within the industry.”
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation published guidance warning marijuana businesses not to engage in interstate commerce, even if allowed under federal rescheduling.
The National Cannabis Industry Association’s Adam Rosenberg argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that “few issues are more universally supported, and offer lawmakers a better place to start working together again, than cannabis reform.”
- “Tuesday’s results showed both blue and red states are moving out of prohibition and into regulated markets with prohibitionist lawmakers increasingly being voted out… Voters have made their position known, and cannabis reform can be the first step toward a more collaborative Washington.”
The Marijuana Policy Project’s Kevin Caldwell argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that following last week’s elections, North Carolina lawmakers “have a new opportunity and a bipartisan path forward to regulate all THC products in the state and finally deliver the reform voters want and voted for.”
- “Voters elected a new General Assembly in this election and now we have the opportunity to act in an expeditious manner on this issue.”
/ FEDERAL
Former Department of Health and Human Services Senior Advisor Calley Means spoke about internal Trump administration psychedelics reform discussions.
The Drug Enforcement Administration hosted a webinar about conducting research with Schedule I substances.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a case accusing Pontiac, Michigan officials of improperly delaying proposed approvals for a cannabis business.
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) tweeted, “I am ready to fight for commonsense, bipartisan cannabis policy reform.”
/ STATES
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) tweeted, “Our medical cannabis program now has 30,000+ cardholders, providing relief to our people suffering from conditions like cancer, PTSD and multiple sclerosis. We’ll continue building on this progress to ensure all eligible Kentuckians have access to safe relief close to home.”
Guam regulators are considering rules for marijuana delivery licenses.
Illinois regulators published guidance about changes to local marijuana tax rates.
The Virginia Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council will meet on Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
The Harris County, Texas District Attorney’s Office said its approach to marijuana cases has not changed in light of Houston voters’ approval of a ballot measure to deprioritize cannabis possession enforcement for police.
The Portland, Oregon City Council will hold a hearing on the city’s cannabis licensing and compliance programs on Tuesday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Transport and City Services Committee said there is not a “sufficient basis” to pass legislation protecting medical cannabis patients from driving under the influence charges.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “patients receiving medical cannabis were more likely to discontinue prescription opioids, which may lower morbidity and mortality risks associated with long-term opioid therapy or abrupt discontinuation of opioid prescriptions.”
A study found that 5-MeO-DMT “nasal spray demonstrates potential as an effective, well-tolerated therapy for treatment-resistant depression with a rapid recovery time.”
/ BUSINESS
Vireo Growth Inc. completed its acquisition of FLUENT Corp.
Village Farms International, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $66.9 million.
Compass Pathways plc completed its submission of a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration for its psilocybin formulation for treatment-resistant depression.
/ CULTURE
A federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that Mike Tyson and Ric Flair filed against people involved with their cannabis company.
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