OH ups marijuana purchase limit; Feds examine cannabis use methods; CO psychedelics program launch; CA psilocybin bill; Poll on marijuana at casinos
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismissed a lawsuit filed by marijuana companies that are suing to block enforcement of federal prohibition against their state-legal activities.
A new federal analysis from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that while men are more likely than women to smoke marijuana, female consumers are more likely to prefer cannabis edibles, drinks and lotions.
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is moving to more than double the amount of marijuana that recreational consumers can legally purchase per day after concluding that “the market has demonstrated the ability to support both medical marijuana patients and non-medical consumers alike.”
The Colorado Natural Medicine Division announced that the state’s psychedelics “supply chain is complete and the program is fully launched for operations” now that they’ve licensed and inspected businesses of all license types.
The California Senate Appropriations Committee killed a bill that would have created a psilocybin-focused Veterans and Former First Responders Research Pilot Program to research and develop psychedelic services for target populations with PTSD and other conditions.
A new poll shows that seven in ten American adults support adding designated marijuana consumption areas at casinos and resorts—and two in five say they would be more inclined to visit casinos if on-site cannabis use was allowed.
The Nebraska legislature’s General Affairs Committee approved another Medical Cannabis Commission appointee from Gov. Jim Pillen (R) after previously deadlocking on the nomination.
/ FEDERAL
Federal Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Dan Bongino said the agency will put new focus on “the cocaine discovery at the prior administration’s White House.”
/ STATES
Ohio lawmakers discussed the prospects for legislation to amend the voter-approved marijuana legalization law.
A Florida senator defended the use of Medicaid settlement funds to campaign against a marijuana legalization ballot initiative.
A top Delaware marijuana regulator said recreational cultivation operations could begin planting seeds within days.
Washington, D.C. regulators are moving to adopt rules to allow the remediation of medical cannabis products that fail testing.
Vermont regulators sent guidance about changes to the marijuana business license renewal payment process.
Minnesota regulators will open a new window for accepting registrations for businesses seeking to sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products on Monday.
Maryland regulators will host a cannabis business vendor fair on June 6.
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/ LOCAL
A judge ruled that a Jefferson County, Iowa paramedic who was fired after testing positive for marijuana and amphetamines is entitled to unemployment benefits.
/ INTERNATIONAL
A former German health minister participated in a comedy show segment about getting a medical cannabis recommendation.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “cannabis may offer short-term analgesic and functional benefits in acute injury rehab but requires careful risk-benefit assessment due to addiction potential, cognitive side effects, and variable dosing responses.”
A study found that “psilocin alleviates acute itch in mice.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
A former NORML staffer reportedly accused a former board chair of the organization of sexual harassment.
/ BUSINESS
Organigram Global Inc. announced that its CEO will be retiring at the end of its current fiscal year ending September 30.
Entourage Health Corp. announced that its medical subsidiary Starseed Medicina added the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 353 to its full-service medical cannabis program.
Washington, D.C. dispensaries sold $5.5 million worth of medical cannabis in April.
/ CULTURE
Bill Maher and Tim Pool discussed giving marijuana to animals.
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