GOP senator on keeping hemp legal; ID medical marijuana ballot rejection details; VA cannabis violation report form; Medical marijuana & veterans
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Department of War issued a memo warning service members that use and possession of marijuana “remain punishable” even in light of the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis.
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) said he is optimistic the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC products this year can be averted—saying forthcoming bipartisan legislation on the issue can bring lawmakers together during a “hyperpartisan time when it appears like we can’t get anything passed.”
Idaho’s secretary of state detailed his determination that a medical cannabis campaign failed to submit enough valid signatures to put a legalization initiative on the November ballot—revealing in a new letter that possible illegal petitioning conduct has been referred to the State Police for “review and potential criminal investigation.”
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority launched an online form and tip line for people to report suspected violations of the state’s new recreational marijuana sales legalization law—saying that “every report helps [to] investigate potential violations and protect public health and safety.”
U.S. Army veteran Dray Orion argues in a new op-ed that it’s time for South Carolina lawmakers to “an honest conversation about medical cannabis” after years of legislation being filed and failing to pass.
/ FEDERAL
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video about their departments’ psychedelics partnership.
The White House Office of Management and Budget noted that a commenter on a proposed update of the North American Industry Classification System suggested including the cannabis industry.
/ STATES
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Ohio officials from enforcing hemp product restrictions against 10 beverage companies.
Colorado regulators issued a health and safety advisory about marijuana products with pesticides above acceptable limits.
Vermont regulators published updated guidance on marijuana purchase limits and action limits.
California marijuana regulators posted a five-year strategic plan.
Illinois regulators provided a response to a question about sales of cannabis seeds.
The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board hosted an event to help people clear past marijuana records.
New York regulators extended the deadline to submit abstracts for a medical cannabis symposium to July 24.
Pennsylvania regulators posted an updated list of Medical Marijuana Advisory Board members.
Michigan officials will hold an event about marijuana taxes on Thursday.
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board Laboratory Testing Working Group will meet on Thursday.
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission will meet on Friday.
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/ LOCAL
The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors approved a proposal to allow cannabis cafes.
Oakland, California’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission will meet on Thursday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Kenya’s High Court upheld the country’s cannabis criminalization law amid a challenge from Rastafarians.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study suggested that a CBD-loaded hyaluronic acid–graft-poly nanogel “is a safe and promising delivery system for acne management.”
A study found that a single dose of psilocybin reduces both the rapid and sustained fear memory in mice, at least in part by restoring neuroplasticity in the hippocampus and [medial prefrontal cortex],” indicating that “psilocybin has significant potential for use in the treatment of PTSD and other mental disorders characterized by fear memory.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Hemp Beverage Alliance published a report on wholesale sales data for the industry.
/ BUSINESS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection ruled that a STIIIZY vape does not infringe on any patents in response to an infringement challenge from PAX Labs.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. received approval for two standardized cannabis preparations from Spanish officials.
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