DEA sued over cannabinoid stance; VA gov talks marijuana veto; KY gov expands medical cannabis conditions; LA gov complains about marijuana smell
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The House Rules Committee blocked amendments to keep hemp THC products legal and avert their scheduled federal recriminalization later this year from advancing to floor votes.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is facing two new lawsuits from hemp companies who claim the agency is improperly classifying the cannabinoid hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as an illegal Schedule I substance and not as federally legal hemp—in defiance of Congress.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) continued to defend her veto of legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, saying that “talking a little bit longer about how do you set up a retail cannabis market correctly—I don’t see that as something that is a negative.”
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) signed an executive order clarifying that people with additional conditions can qualify for legal medical cannabis access—adding during a press conference that “it’s time” for broader marijuana decriminalization.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said he signed a bill to jail people who smoke cannabis near college campuses because he is “tired” of “being inundated with the smell of marijuana” when attending football games.
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 64 percent of Americans who use marijuana say it helps them sleep significantly or slightly better.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration promoted an article about the “ketamine crisis.”
/ STATES
A Minnesota representative discussed a now-enacted bill to revise various cannabis rules.
Colorado regulators issued a health and safety advisory about marijuana products due to the identification of non-botanically derived compounds.
The Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee published guidance about recently enacted changes to marijuana laws.
Utah regulators published the results of a survey of medical cannabis program participants.
Vermont regulators launched a new tool for cannabis business owners or supervisors to validate employee ID cards.
New Jersey regulators sent a newsletter with updates on various cannabis issues.
The California Cannabis Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday.
Minnesota regulators will host a cannabis policy listening session on Thursday.
/ LOCAL
The Oakland, California Cannabis Regulatory Commission will meet on Thursday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The International Narcotics Control Board sent a little-noticed letter saying that CBD is not covered by international drug treaties, and that extraction of uncontrolled cannabinoids falls under the category of industrial hemp.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “adjunctive oral CBD provides a reproducible and clinically meaningful reduction in seizures in drug-resistant epilepsy, with an acceptable safety profile.”
A study of rats found that “CBN and THCV may have potential in managing inflammatory pain.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Americans for Safe Access published a guide about medical cannabis patient and caregiver rights under rescheduling.
/ BUSINESS
AYR Wellness Inc. closed the transfer of its Florida, New Jersey and Nevada operations into wholly-owned subsidiaries of Arboretum Bidco LLC.
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. has a new board of directors member.
Glass House Brands Inc. completed its previously announced redemption of all remaining warrants.
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