Cannabis News Wrap-Up: Veterans Access, Legislative Changes, and More
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The Florida House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill to waive medical cannabis patient registration fees for military veterans and renew their cards every two years instead of annually. A poll shows that 70 percent of New Hampshire residents support legalizing marijuana, including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents. A new study found that “Black-owned” labeling on marijuana products increases interest among white consumers but not Black ones.
Key Cannabis News Highlights
The interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, confirmed his decision to send a threat letter to a locally licensed medical cannabis dispensary, stating it shouldn’t operate in the community. Meanwhile, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to eliminate medical cannabis patient registration fees for military veterans and extended card renewals to biennially rather than annually. (source)
Hawaii Medical Cannabis Law Revision
In Hawaii, a legislative conference committee approved a bill expanding the state’s medical cannabis law by permitting some doctors to recommend cannabis for any condition. However, advocates have voiced opposition to new provisions regarding penalties and access to medical records. (source)
Rhode Island Medical Cannabis Bill
The Rhode Island House Health & Human Services Committee held a hearing on a bill requiring healthcare facilities to permit on-site medical cannabis use by terminally ill patients. (source)
New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Poll
A recent poll revealed that 70 percent of New Hampshire residents, including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents, support marijuana legalization. This comes as the Senate prepares to review a House-passed legalization bill this week. (source)
Study on “Black-Owned” Labels on Marijuana Products
A new study found that labeling marijuana products as “Black-owned” increased interest among white consumers but not Black ones, suggesting that Black ownership signals credibility to out-group consumers, but stigma may suppress in-group identification. (source)
Montana Cannabis Law
Montana lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Greg Gianforte (R) allowing Indian tribes and the governor’s office to establish agreements to regulate marijuana on individual reservations. (source)
Updates on Cannabis Laws in Various States
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) called for state officials to strengthen enforcement and regulatory action regarding “psychoactive marijuana byproducts.” Vermont’s lieutenant governor is pushing for amendments to a cannabis bill to allow growers to sell directly to consumers. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s auditor accused the Kentucky Democratic Party of trying to obstruct an investigation into regulators’ medical cannabis licensing process. (source)
International Cannabis News
A UK court ruled that Border Force officials wrongly seized cannabis-based medication. Germany’s health minister tweeted about a study showing that after Canada legalized marijuana, consumption slightly increased, while very frequent use slightly decreased. (source)
Cannabis Business Updates
Canadian retailers sold C$404.7 million worth of legal marijuana products in February. 4Front Ventures Corporation updated its application for a management cease trade order. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association called for a freeze on new marijuana business licenses. (source)
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