New congressional bill to keep hemp THC drinks legal; CA GOP senator: Repeal marijuana legalization; Study: Sleep & cannabis about more than THC
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The National Institute of Standards and Technology added dozens of marijuana components to an official government library of compounds—providing “reference spectra needed to identify rare plant variants, degradation artifacts and minor homologs that are becoming increasingly relevant in modern cannabis testing.”
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) is circulating a draft bill that would keep hemp THC beverages federally legal, with new regulations—creating a carve-out from the broad recriminalization of hemp products that is set to take effect in November.
A California Republican senator said it’s time to have a “serious discussion” about putting a measure on the ballot to potentially “reverse” marijuana legalization—also raising concerns about President Donald Trump’s move to reschedule cannabis at the federal level.
Andrea Efre of the University of South Florida College of Nursing authored a Marijuana Moment op-ed detailing a new study she helped conduct on cannabis and sleep—finding that “the strongest evidence for improving sleep was associated with cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN) and combinations of the two—but not primarily THC.”
The Rhode Island Senate confirmed a new chair of the Cannabis Control Commission on the last day of the legislative session.
/ FEDERAL
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Sara Carter sent an open letter about what she called the World Anti-Doping Agency’s “unjustifiable exclusion” of the U.S. from an upcoming executive committee meeting.
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum sent a newsletter with various updates.
/ STATES
A Pennsylvania Republican senator called out the Senate minority leader over the defeat of his cannabis regulatory bill, tweeting, “Chinese weed in gas stations is Pennsylvania’s teen cannabis policy. Next kid that dies is on you Jay. You asked for the ‘No vote.’”
California regulators are moving to change rules on cannabis plant tagging.
Washington State regulators sent a notice about an increase in cannabis license fees taking effect on July 1.
Massachusetts’s new top cannabis regulator discussed his priorities in the role.
Virginia regulators discussed the implications of federal marijuana rescheduling.
Oregon regulators posted a summary of listening sessions about the psilocybin services program.
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board will meet on Thursday.
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/ LOCAL
The mayor of Forest Lake, Minnesota opened a marijuana dispensary.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Ontario, Canada officials ordered SNDL Inc. to sell its network of several dozen cannabis stores in the province or risk having its licenses revoked.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study of patients with spinal cord injury found that “CBD significantly reduced the self-reported intensity of neuropathic pain and was generally well-tolerated.”
A study of rats found that “CBD may support opioid-sparing pain management strategies.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Kentucky Democratic Party criticized a Republican lawmaker’s comments about prosecuting people who comply with Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) executive order to expand medical cannabis access.
The Cannabis Regulators Association elected new executive board members.
/ BUSINESS
Vireo Growth Inc. is acquiring C21 Investments Inc.
High Tide Inc. is acquiring J. Supply Holdings Inc., operating as Northern Helm.
Canopy Growth Corporation reported quarterly net revenue of C$71.2 million and a net loss from continuing operations of C$154.7 million.
FLUENT Corp.’s interim CEO stepped down.
/ CULTURE
Former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal said he “never really liked the smell” of marijuana.
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