Feds urge states to prep for psychedelic approval; IA governor candidate on marijuana; Cannabis R & D tax credit op-ed
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is proposing to add a new marijuana question to an annual federal health survey that would ask how often people use cannabis and whether they are doing so for specific medical reasons or if it’s just “for fun or to get high.”
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration published a report recommending that states start planning “now” for Food and Drug Administration approval of psychedelic medicines—”including any Medicaid coverage obligations.”
Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand explained why he supports legalizing marijuana and treating it like alcohol—even if he thinks cannabis is a “dangerous” drug.
Fox Rothschild LLP’s Meeren Amin, William Bogot and Douglas W. Charnas explain in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed how some cannabis companies will be eligible for a federal research and development tax credit under rescheduling—but caution that they “should consider various pitfalls to ensure not only legal compliance, but to maximize potential benefits.”
/ FEDERAL
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins discussed the Trump administration’s efforts to study the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.
A federal judge rejected the Department of Homeland Security’s effort to evade a lawsuit filed by a job applicant who claims she was improperly discriminated against due to religious ayahuasca use.
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host an event targeted at teens about how the agency operates on September 19.
/ STATES
California’s attorney general touted enforcement against unlicensed cannabis businesses.
A Pennsylvania senator discussed his bill to restrict hemp products.
A Maryland delegate spoke about how cannabis tax revenue is being used to support reentry programs.
Michigan regulators suspended a hemp business’s license over alleged violations.
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission will meet on Friday.
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board Laboratory Testing Working Group will meet on Friday.
Ohio regulators will hold a hearing on proposed changes to hemp rules on September 30.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
The World Health Organization published an updated report on nonmedical cannabis use.
St. Maarten Prime Minister Luc Mercelina urged lawmakers to slow down with considering cannabis legalization.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that medical cannabis “may be a useful treatment option for conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety and PTSD, where other treatments have not been successful.”
A study found that “psilocybin services, delivered within these regulated frameworks, is associated with improvements in mental health in real world populations.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
A New York State AFL-CIO official defended a bill to create a new Cannabis Wage Board from industry criticism.
/ BUSINESS
JARS Cannabis is acquiring Sonoran Roots.
InterCure Ltd. reached a final settlement with the Israeli Tax Authorities and Compensation Fund regarding its claim for indirect damages resulting from the October 7, 2023 attacks and the subsequent war.
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