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Jan 29
Waiting Game: Tennessee’s New Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Rules Delayed Again

Published At JD Supra Stephen Bartlett At the end of last year, it seemed like Tennessee’s final hemp-derived cannabinoid (“HDC”) rules would (finally) take effect as scheduled on December 26, 2024. As we discussed in an earlier blog post, since 2023 when the Tennessee legislature passed state’s hemp-derived cannabinoid (“HDC”) product law (T.C.A. § 43-27-201 et […]

Jan 29
Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board Meeting Today (29 Jan 2025) – On The Agenda – Board Approval of Supplemental CR 102 for Cannabis Sampling (WAC 314-55-096)

The Board will be holding its next Board meeting on Wed. Jan. 29th, at 10 a.m. The Board opens the Boardroom at the headquarters building in Olympia (1025 Union Avenue, Olympia, WA 98504) for in-person attendance as well as offering a virtual online option via MS Teams. TVW also airs these meetings live and links […]

Jan 29
Sen. Warren Sends Letter to DOGE Chair Musk Calling for Federal Law Enforcement Reforms

Ganjapreneur rport In a letter to Elon Musk, the chairman of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called for an end to raids by the DEA and CBP on state-legal cannabis businesses. In a letter to Elon Musk, in his role as chairman of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Sen. Elizabeth Warren […]

Jan 29
Advisory: Medpharm Holdings, LLC, d.b.a. Bud & Mary’s Cannabis – “exceeded acceptable limits established for Total Yeast and Mold”

The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is issuing a Health and Safety Advisory (HSA) due tothe identification of contaminated Regulated Marijuana flower(bud/shake/trim) produced and sold by Medpharm Holdings, LLC, d.b.a. Bud & Mary’s Cannabis. Please find this and previous HSAs on the Marijuana Enforcement Division’s HSA webpage.

Jan 29
Advisory: “I am writing to encourage cannabis retailers to take advantage of the free security service that the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has made available since 2022”

Jan. 28, 2025 To:     Cannabis Retailers Fr:      Matt McCallum, Education Manager with the Enforcement and Education Div. Re:     LCB Renews Contract for Free Security Assessments   I am writing to encourage cannabis retailers to take advantage of the free security service that the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has made available since […]

Jan 29
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Opens Public Comment Period for Draft Cannabis Rules

Armstrong Teasdale Eric M. Walter Jordan Spicer On Jan. 13, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced its intent to adopt expedited rules which will complete the framework for Minnesota’s new cannabis industry. A copy of the proposed rules can be found on the OCM website. The 30-day public comment period will end on […]

Jan 29
San Diego Man Convicted for Illegal Fishing and Cannabis Operations After Year-Long Investigation

Press Release Wildlife Officer investigation leads to conviction of illegal fishing and cannabis operations in San Diego County. After an extensive year-long investigation, wildlife officers have uncovered the illegal activities of Valley Center resident Chad Freeman. Initially focused on Freeman’s unlicensed fishing practices, it was revealed he had been selling sport-caught bluefin tuna to restaurants […]

Jan 29
NORML: Maryland: Annapolis City Council Members Vote to End Marijuana Testing for Public Employees

Alderpersons on the Annapolis City Council approved an ordinance last night amending the city’s employment policy to abolish marijuana drug screening for most public employees. Council members voted unanimously in favor of Ordinance 35-24, which updates the city’s employment policy. The ordinance states, “The city shall not conduct cannabis testing during pre-employment screening or after hiring an employee.” […]

Jan 29
Atai, Awakn make progress on treatments for alcohol use disorder

Both companies have zeroed in on a disorder that affects millions of people with the potential for huge financial success. The post Atai, Awakn make progress on treatments for alcohol use disorder appeared first on Green Market Report.

Jan 29
FDA approves J&J’s esketamine as stand-alone depression treatment

The move expands access to the novel mental health treatment, which has shown rapid symptom improvement for the past few years now. The post FDA approves J&J’s esketamine as stand-alone depression treatment appeared first on Green Market Report.