Federal bill could peg marijuana users as gang members; CA gov on legalization; AZ cannabis odor vote; DE medical use in hospitals; WA psychedelics
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The U.S. Army adopted a new policy allowing recruits who have a single conviction for marijuana possession or drug paraphernalia to enlist without needing a waiver—effective on the cannabis holiday 4/20.
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) warned in a report on a bill to expedite deportation of non-citizens without a court hearing if the homeland security secretary designates them as terrorists or gang members that “a group [of] high school kids who regularly gather to smoke marijuana, even in a state where it is lawful, could be deemed a ‘criminal gang’” under the legislation.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took credit for legalizing marijuana in the state but said there’s “irony” in the fact that he has limited personal experience with cannabis—except for one “complicated” trip to the Grand Canyon.
The Arizona House Judiciary Committee approved a Senate-passed bill to punish “excessive” marijuana smoke or odor—including with up to four months in jail if it’s “intentional or the person knowingly and substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property.”
The Delaware House Health & Human Development Committee approved a Senate-passed bill to allow medical cannabis use in hospitals for terminally ill patients.
The Metropolitan King County Council in Washington State passed a resolution calling on police to make enforcement of laws against possession and personal cultivation of psychedelics among the “lowest” priorities and requesting they not arrest or prosecute people for using substances like psilocybin, ayahuasca, mescaline and ibogaine.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum posted a video about photos related to “The French Connection” that are in its collection.
Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) tweeted, “I hosted my 5th annual #CrawfishAndCannabis Reform event to talk about the urgent need for cannabis reform and equity in the industry. I also shared more about the #CLIMBAct, which I introduced this week to bring equal opportunity to our nation’s growing cannabis industry and help communities long harmed by the criminalization of marijuana become business leaders.”
/ STATES
Minnesota lawmakers sent Gov. Tim Walz (D) a bill to allow hemp businesses to continue testing low-THC beverages and edibles out of state.
A Virginia delegate discussed the benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana sales.
An Indiana representative spoke about the economic impact of legalizing marijuana.
Louisiana regulators filed proposed changes to medical cannabis rules.
Colorado regulators published guidance on dual-chamber cannabis vaping devices.
Ohio regulators published guidance on marijuana retailer point-of-sale system requirements.
Michigan regulators reached a settlement with a marijuana business accused of violations.
Washington State regulators sent a newsletter with updates on various cannabis issues.
The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board will meet on Friday.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
Jamaican regulators filed changes to medical cannabis laws.
A Western Australia lawmaker introduced a marijuana legalization bill.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “CBD is perceived as a highly acceptable treatment among [people at clinical high risk for psychosis].”
Findings of a study on rats “support a role for psilocybin and ibogaine in facilitating extinction learning and suggest possible protective effects against [cocaine] relapse, warranting further research into their antiaddictive efficacy.”
/ BUSINESS
Glass House Brands Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $38.9 million and a net loss of $15.5 million.
Jushi Holdings Inc. subsidiaries settled litigation with Revelry Supply, Inc. over sales of hemp products in Pennsylvania.
PharmaCann is closing a cultivation, processing and production facility in Pennsylvania.
Cornbread Hemp announced that it reached an agreement with Alliant Purchasing to be an exclusive supplier of hemp-derived CBD products to Medicare beneficiaries within that network.
/ CULTURE
Melissa Etheridge said she’s “given up on the cannabis business” after having incorrectly thought it was “going to be legalized in the next couple of years” at the federal level—adding that she now focuses her “energy on my foundation, which funds research into plant medicine for trauma and addiction,” including with cannabis and psychedelics.
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