Poll: Marijuana consumers don’t support hemp ban; USDA rule limits loans over cannabis services; Medical marijuana patients’ needs op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is defending its decision to adopt a rule blocking companies that provide services to marijuana businesses from utilizing a government loan guarantee program—saying that while “many states have legalized” cannabis, it is “currently listed as a schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act.”
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) is accusing House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) of trying to “invalidate” marijuana pardons issued by former President Joe Biden as part of an investigation into the use of an autopen device during his administration.
A new NuggMD poll shows that 82 percent of marijuana consumers in state-legal markets oppose the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that President Donald Trump signed into law.
Jordan Tishler, MD of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that states should “make it feasible—and attractive—for dispensaries to prioritize medical cannabis patients instead of treating them as an afterthought in a recreational market.”
/ FEDERAL
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration posted a toolkit for January’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month.
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent authored an op-ed urging North Carolina lawmakers to legalize marijuana.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a press release about her efforts to change the recently approved federal recriminalization of hemp THC products.
/ STATES
Virginia’s Senate president pro tempore tweeted that “Retail Cannabis Markets” is one of her New Year’s resolutions.
A Maine marijuana tax increase went into effect.
A new Oklahoma law requiring doctors to register with the state in order to be able to recommend medical cannabis took effect.
A new Washington State state law easing marijuana advertising restrictions took effect.
Colorado regulators issued a health and safety bulletin about marijuana products with pesticides above acceptable limits.
Illinois state agencies released annual cannabis reports.
Missouri regulators published a report on cannabis microbusiness activity.
Washington, D.C. officials shuttered more unlicensed cannabis businesses.
California regulators sent updates on various cannabis issues.
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/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “industrial hemp flower oil emerges as a promising natural anti-inflammatory nutraceutical for acne management.”
A study suggested that “microwave-assisted synthesis provides an efficient route to CBN production and that CBN may serve as a promising candidate for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The chair of the Florida Democratic Party tweeted about state officials moving to invalidate signatures for a marijuana legalization initiative, saying, “First [Gov. Ron DeSantis (R)] and his friends stole your money, now they literally want to steal your voice. This isn’t just about legalizing weed, these corrupt politicians who don’t give a f**k about you, all need to just go.”
/ BUSINESS
FLUENT Corp. completed the sale of its Pennsylvania operations to HIVE Holdings, Inc.
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