Craft brewers say new Hemp rules could cut the industry's lifeline: THC drinks
Craft brewers say new Hemp rules could cut the industry’s lifeline: THC drinks Image Cannabis News May 22, 2024 Proposed Hemp Regulations Threaten Illinois Craft Breweries’ THC-Infused Beverage Sales. After watching sales of their new THC-infused beverages explode in recent months, Illinois’ craft beer makers are worried proposed regulation couldContinue Reading
Sen. Collins questions Secretary Blinken on illegal Marijuana grows in Maine
Sen. Collins questions Secretary Blinken on illegal Marijuana grows in Maine Image Cannabis News May 22, 2024 Senator Collins Raises National Security Concerns Over Illegal Marijuana Operations in Maine. Maine Senator Susan Collins is bringing the concerns about illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine to the very top. On Tuesday,Continue Reading
Investigation into NY Cannabis regulator Damian Fagon still going
Investigation into NY Cannabis regulator Damian Fagon still going Image Cannabis News May 22, 2024 New York Cannabis Equity Officer Under Investigation Amid Retaliation Allegations. The New York Inspector General’s Office is investigating Office of Cannabis Management Chief Equity Officer Damian Fagon, who remains on administrative leave amid allegations ofContinue Reading
Hemp and Marijuana go to war
Hemp and Marijuana go to war Image Cannabis News May 22, 2024 The farm bill has pitted the allies against each other over how to handle intoxicating products. A farm bill battle is pitting hemp against its closest cousin: marijuana. The fight centers on intoxicating hemp products, which have developedContinue Reading
Reclassifying Marijuana is just one step needed to protect businesses
Reclassifying Marijuana is just one step needed to protect businesses Image Cannabis News May 22, 2024 Last week, the Biden administration proposed new rules regarding the treatment of marijuana under federal law. The proposed rules would reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, removing it from the list reservedContinue Reading
DEA Publishes Proposed Rules To Reschedule Marijuana
DEA Publishes Proposed Rules To Reschedule Marijuana Image Cannabis News May 22, 2024 The path toward the federal rescheduling of marijuana takes a step forward with the DEA’s publication of proposed rules open to comments. The Drug Enforcement Administration published yesterday proposed rules in the U.S. Federal Register to rescheduleContinue Reading
Biden Decries a 'Failed Approach to Marijuana' but Sticks With It
Biden Decries a ‘Failed Approach to Marijuana’ but Sticks With It Image Cannabis News May 22, 2024 Rescheduling does not resolve the conflict between federal pot prohibition and state rejection of that policy. For half a century, critics have argued that marijuana does not belong in Schedule I of theContinue Reading
New York Bills Would Let People File Legal Actions Against Unlicensed Marijuana Businesses
Newly introduced legislation in New York State would allow people in the state to bring legal actions against entities that violate state marijuana laws, potentially empowering ordinary individuals to sue unlicensed cannabis sellers or licensees skirting state law. Identical companion bills, S.9441 in the Senate and A.10248 in the Assembly,Continue Reading
Biden Drug Czar Says Marijuana Rescheduling Is ‘Based On Science And Evidence’ But Misstates Impact On Prescription Access
The Biden administration’s drug czar said this week that the Justice Department’s recommendation to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is one “based on science and evidence,” adding that the change will ease research restrictions around the use of cannabis to treatContinue Reading
Feds accept cannabis rescheduling comments (Newsletter: May 22, 2024)
Obama drug czar criticizes marijuana reform; NH legalization; CA cannabis cafes; LA medical cannabis changes to gov Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp ||Continue Reading
