Senate psychedelics bill; Feds reject Snoop’s “Smoke Weed” trademark; MD medical marijuana for firefighters; Cannabis consumers’ politics
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied an application to trademark “Smoke Weed Everyday” that was filed by Snoop Dogg’s company—determining that registrations can’t be issued for federally illegal goods and that the phrase is too “commonly used” to “function as a trademark.”
Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and David McCormick (R-PA) filed a bill to provide $30 million to support psychedelic-focused “centers for excellence” operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs where veterans could receive treatment involving substances like psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine.
An Ohio cannabis campaign has less than one week left to collect enough signatures for a referendum to block new marijuana and hemp restrictions from taking effect.
The Delaware Senate Health & Social Services Committee approved a bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
The Maryland House Economic Matters Committee held a hearing on a bill to protect firefighters and rescue workers from being penalized for off-duty use of medical cannabis, with the sponsor saying they “should not be punished for seeking legal, medically prescribed relief for the physical toll of that work.”
NuggMD’s Andrew Graham authored a new Marijuana Moment op-ed about polling data that shows “cannabis consumers as a group do not have a political party preference that differs from the general electorate.”
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration is promoting a podcast about the science of addiction.
The Congressional Research Service published a report about drug use in the military.
/ STATES
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) budget proposal projects $106 million in marijuana revenue for Fiscal year 2027, with $25.5 million being used to support hospital- and community-based violence intervention programs.
Minnesota regulators announced a recall of cannabis products that do not meet THC content or labeling requirements.
Delaware’s top marijuana regulator discussed the rollout of the state’s recreational market.
Colorado regulators published average market rates for retail marijuana.
California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board will meet on March 25.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
North Macedonia regulators are revoking medical cannabis business licenses over alleged violations.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “cannabis users performed modestly better on tests of numeric memory and fluid intelligence, but no significant differences were observed in longitudinal cognitive change.”
A study suggested that “medical cannabis reimbursement may be a viable option for very select workers’ compensation patients.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Texas Hemp Coalition transitioned to inactive operational status “until meaningful progress is made toward advancing and protecting the hemp industry in Texas.”
/ BUSINESS
Verano Holdings Corp. reported quarterly net revenue of $206.6 million and a net loss of $183.4 million.
SNDL Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of C$252.5 million.
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $120.5 million and a net loss of $48.7 million.
Village Farms International, Inc. reported quarterly net sales of $49.6 million.
MariMed Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $41.7 million and a net loss of $4.6 million.
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