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Senate bill’s hemp definition change; Marijuana & driving poll; Australian legalization vote; Germany hosts international cannabis meeting
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Democrats filed a new Farm Bill that would change how the legal limit of THC in hemp is measured while reducing regulatory barriers for some farmers—but certain stakeholders are concerned the legislation could “eliminate a whole range of products” that are now sold in the market.
A Drug Enforcement Administration judge rejected a military veterans advocacy group’s request to participate in the agency’s marijuana rescheduling hearing that is scheduled for next month.
The Department of Justice is urging a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from a Pennsylvania prosecutor who uses medical cannabis and is challenging the ban on gun rights for marijuana consumers.
The Australian Senate is set to vote on a marijuana legalization bill this month.
Germany’s commissioner for addiction and drug issues is convening an international marijuana meeting with officials from Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Switzerland to discuss their experiences regulating cannabis.
A new poll shows that Americans view driving under the influence of marijuana as one of the issues they’re “least concerned” about when compared to operating a vehicle while distracted by cellphones, speeding or getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.
/ FEDERAL
The Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Health and Human Services are moving to extend current telemedicine flexibilities through the end of 2024.
Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed their desire to advance cannabis banking legislation by the end of the year.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who President-elect Donald Trump has selected to serve as attorney general,” is “good on cannabis issues.”
/ STATES
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) discussed timing for the launch of the medical cannabis market.
A federal judge dismissed former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s (R) lawsuit against Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products.
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals rejected regulators’ request to dismiss litigation challenging their medical cannabis business licensing decisions.
A New York judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing two hemp stores to remove “illicit cannabis” signs that had been placed by marijuana regulators.
Alaska regulators are proposing changes to rules concerning marijuana business license renewal fees.
Illinois regulators are backtracking on proposed rules to change the definition of hemp.
Georgia regulators announced that the state now has 25,000 registered medical cannabis patients.
New Jersey regulators published an overview of optional local marijuana taxes.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife awarded funding to projects aimed at restoring areas impacted by cannabis cultivation.
Missouri regulators will host marijuana licensee learning sessions on Wednesday.
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/ LOCAL
Oakland, California officials published updated guidance on cannabis business permit requirements.
/ INTERNATIONAL
The German Bundesrat’s Interior Committee is recommending changes to rules on cannabis associations.
A Mexican customs official is warning Americans not to bring marijuana products into the country.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study suggested that “cannabidiol may benefit all adult patients with [drug-resistant epilepsy], particularly those already receiving clobazam.”
A study found that “CBD enhances mitochondrial metabolic activity and antioxidant defense in Caco-2 cells, making it a promising candidate for treating intestinal dysfunction.”
/ BUSINESS
Numinus Wellness Inc. requested a temporary management cease trade order from the British Columbia, Canada Securities Commission.
Michigan retailers sold $268.6 million worth of legal marijuana products in October.
/ CULTURE
YouTuber Rosanna Pansino said she smoked marijuana grown with her dead father’s ashes.
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