MA medical marijuana expansion; American Indian group wants rescheduling changes; KY lt gov talks medical cannabis; TX hemp court hearing canceled
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
The Drug Enforcement Administration and marijuana rescheduling opponents filed what are expected to be the final briefs in a hearing on the Trump administration’s proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III before an agency judge issues a recommendation on the reform.
The Massachusetts Senate approved an amended version of a House-passed bill to let military veterans get medical cannabis without a doctor’s recommendation and to add PTSD, chronic pain and opioid use disorder as qualifying conditions.
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman (D) announced that the state has reached a new “milestone” of more than 30,000 medical cannabis cardholders—adding that regulators are now “more than halfway finished in our buildout of approved businesses.”
The National Congress of American Indians adopted a resolution saying the Trump administration “failed to engage” in consultation with tribes when crafting its plan to reschedule marijuana and should amend the order on the reform or adopt a new one to ensure that tribally regulated cannabis is covered.
Project Champion’s Gretchen Gailey argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed that the defeat of a Massachusetts ballot measure to roll back legalization shows that “when this industry comes together, we can make a difference.”
- “For too long, cannabis businesses, advocates, veterans, patients and policymakers have operated in separate corners of the same fight. We have allowed disagreements over business models, regulations, personalities and competing interests to divide us. Meanwhile, those who want to roll back progress have had no problem organizing around a common objective.”
The Texas 15th Court of Appeals canceled scheduled oral arguments in a case challenging hemp THC product restrictions after voters replaced all three Republican justices with Democrats.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway (R) filed legal actions against businesses accused of unlawfully selling unlicensed cannabis products as a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s new hemp THC restrictions.
A Virginia Republican senator filed a resolution calling for the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections to investigate and potentially recommend the expulsion of the body’s president pro tempore, who is facing federal marijuana and fraud charges.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to place the hallucinogen 3-CMC in Schedule I.
Rep. James Gallagher (R-CA) discussed his concerns about illicit marijuana cultivation operations.
The House bill to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to study medical cannabis got one new cosponsor for a total of five.
/ STATES
Michigan regulators announced a recall of cannabis products that may have caused digestive distress.
Illinois regulators are being sued over hemp THC product restrictions.
California regulators are moving to readopt emergency rules allowing marijuana businesses to change the license designations.
Florida regulators filed proposed rules on medical cannabis delivery devices.
Maryland regulators published guidance about hemp testing laboratory qualifications.
Oregon regulators published updated health statements about the impact of marijuana use.
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/ LOCAL
Voters in Michigan municipalities decided on ballot measures to expand or restrict marijuana businesses’ ability to operate.
Voters in Oregon municipalities decided on local ballot measures on marijuana and psilocybin.
San Antonio, Texas City Council members are pushing for a municipal study on the economic potential of marijuana legalization.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Canadian officials are proposing to streamline the country’s system of excise duty stamps for cannabis.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study found that “the practice of cannabis consumption dates back at least 2800 years.”
A study found that “adjunctive Cannabis oil contributed to improved pruritus control in dogs with atopic dermatitis.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
Focus on the Family published an article about the defeat of anti-marijuana ballot measures in Idaho and Massachusetts.
/ BUSINESS
Cresco Labs Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $172.8 million and a net loss of $14.5 million.
Canopy Growth Corporation reported quarterly revenue of C$99.5 million and a net loss of C$40.7 million.
Cronos Group Inc. reported quarterly net revenue of $63.5 million.
Illinois dispensaries sold $14.6 million worth of products in October.
/ CULTURE
The Princeton Review published its annual list of the top cannabis-friendly colleges.
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