{"id":2608,"date":"2021-11-24T11:13:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/CBMibmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1hcmlqdWFuYW1vbWVudC5uZXQvdmEtbG9va2luZy1hdC1jYW5uYWJpcy1wb2xpY3ktY2hhbmdlLWZvci12ZXRlcmFucy1uZXdzbGV0dGVyLW5vdmVtYmVyLTI0LTIwMjEv0gEA"},"modified":"2021-11-24T11:13:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:13:58","slug":"va-looking-at-cannabis-policy-change-for-veterans-newsletter-november-24-2021-marijuana-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=2608","title":{"rendered":"VA &#8216;looking at&#8217; cannabis policy change for veterans (Newsletter: November 24, 2021) &#8211; Marijuana Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Germany moving to legalize marijuana; Congresswoman: We\u2019re close to allowing DC sales; PA medical cannabis homegrow bill; MT relaxes CBD restrictions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe<\/a>&nbsp;to receive Marijuana Moment\u2019s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It\u2019s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.<\/p>\n<p><b>Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Free to read (but not free to produce)!<\/b><span> We\u2019re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we\u2019re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Harris Heller:<\/b><span> \u201cI am supporting Marjuana Moment because they are doing the necessary work to help end the destructive war on drugs with journalistic integrity that is hard to find in today\u2019s media landscape. I look forward to supporting the cause for many years to come.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\"><span>https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment<\/span><\/a> <span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/germany-set-to-legalize-marijuana-nationwide-after-major-parties-reach-agreement\/\"><span>working group of parties in Germany\u2019s incoming government coalition<\/span><\/a><span> have agreed to a plan to legalize marijuana. They will also allow drug checking services as a broader harm reduction measure.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/schumer-wants-to-keep-big-boys-out-of-marijuana-industry-and-says-legalization-bill-is-passable\/\"><span>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)<\/span><\/a><span> said in a new interview with New York\u2019s top marijuana regulator that he wants to stop large companies from controlling the cannabis industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>\u201cTo have the big boys come in and make all the money makes no sense.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Ahead of Washington, D.C. Council hearing on a bill to legalize marijuana sales on Friday, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/on-eve-of-dc-marijuana-hearing-congresswoman-is-optimistic-that-federal-blockade-will-be-removed\/\"><span>Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)<\/span><\/a><span> said she\u2019s \u201ccloser than ever\u201d to removing a federal rider preventing cannabis commerce in the nation\u2019s capital.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bipartisan-pennsylvania-senators-announce-medical-marijuana-home-grow-bill\/\"><span>bipartisan duo of Pennsylvania senators<\/span><\/a><span> are filing a bill to let medical cannabis patients grow their own medicine instead of having to buy it at a dispensary.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/montana-regulators-rescind-marijuana-industry-employment-and-cbd-restrictions\/\"><span>Montana Department of Revenue<\/span><\/a><span> is rescinding proposed rules that would have blocked marijuana industry employment for people with past cannabis convictions and restricted CBD sales.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/arizona-marijuana-equity-program-could-benefit-big-businesses-critics-say\/\"><span>Some Arizona marijuana reform advocates<\/span><\/a><span> say the state\u2019s social equity program will end up benefiting big cannabis businesses instead of small players from communities harmed by the drug war.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>\u201cThis is a program that, as currently written, is designed to fail.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\/ FEDERAL<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2021\/11\/18\/biden-drug-czar-wants-expand-use-addiction-medication\/\"><span>White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta<\/span><\/a><span> dodged <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abgutman\/status\/1461003893056446468\"><span>questions<\/span><\/a><span> about safe consumption sites for illegal drugs. He was also ceremonially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ONDCP\/status\/1461412393267908618\"><span>sworn in<\/span><\/a><span> to the new role by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dea.gov\/press-releases\/2021\/11\/17\/administrator-anne-milgram-remarks-overdose-epidemic\"><span>Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram<\/span><\/a><span> claimed that fentanyl is being laced into marijuana, among other drugs.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/marijuana-democrats-legalize\/2021\/11\/17\/61dd37b4-47b3-11ec-95dc-5f2a96e00fa3_story.html\"><span>Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)<\/span><\/a><span> discussed his opposition to passing marijuana banking legislation ahead of comprehensive legalization.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IXzk-Dp98cA&amp;t=6m22s\"><span>Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)<\/span><\/a><span> spoke about her letter asking President Biden to pardon people with marijuana convictions.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YahooFinance\/status\/1461070344635224082\"><span>Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)<\/span><\/a><span> reacted to opposition to her marijuana legalization bill from the South Carolina Republican Party. She also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepNancyMace\/status\/1461137079077724160\"><span>tweeted<\/span><\/a><span>, \u201c#StatesReformAct will grant a second chance to non-violent cannabis-only offenders incarcerated within the federal criminal justice system, affecting approximately 2,600.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepDaveJoyce\/status\/1461454176915968015\"><span>Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH)<\/span><\/a><span> tweeted, \u201cGreat meeting with @USCannabisCncl on how Congress can enact meaningful cannabis reform to improve lives &amp; livelihoods. For years I\u2019ve worked to protect the rights of states that have overturned&nbsp; arcane\/discriminatory cannabis policies. It\u2019s time for action at the federal level.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnFetterman\/status\/1461358577151463442\"><span>John Fetterman<\/span><\/a><span>, currently the lieutenant governor, tweeted, \u201cAnnual overdose deaths from THC \/ Weed continues at &lt;checks notes&gt; ZERO EVER.&nbsp; \u2705 Remove from Schedule I. \u2705 Legalize it.&nbsp; \u2705 Expunge Convictions.&nbsp; \u2705 Commonsense Homegrow.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>Virginia Republican congressional candidate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Heerak4Congress\/status\/1461177369746677763\"><span>Heerak Christian Kim<\/span><\/a><span> tweeted, \u201cIt is necessary for @GlennYoungkin @WinsomeSears @JasonMiyaresVA to illegalize marijuana in Virginia in collaboration with @VASenateGOP &amp; @vahousegop. Put anti-drug leaders in Virginia Department of Health &amp; Education. Illegal aliens perpetuate drug gangs &amp; drug use!\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ STATES<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The campaign of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.charliecrist.com\/legalizeit-unisex-forest-green-tee\/\"><span>Florida<\/span><\/a><span> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, currently a congressman, is selling a marijuana legalization t-shirt.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fox59.com\/indianapolitics\/some-indiana-lawmakers-plan-to-introduce-marijuana-legislation-this-session\/\"><span>Indiana\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> House speaker said legalizing marijuana \u201cmakes no sense,\u201d but the majority leader said there\u2019s \u201croom for discussion\u201d on the issue.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legis.la.gov\/Legis\/Agenda.aspx?m=4848\"><span>Louisiana<\/span><\/a><span> House Medical Marijuana Commission held a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theadvertiser.com\/story\/news\/2021\/11\/18\/louisiana-lawmakers-chide-ag-commissioner-slow-pace-medical-marijuana-expansion\/8660435002\/\"><span>hearing<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtok.com\/2021\/11\/18\/mississippi-medical-marijuana-special-session-unlikely\/\"><span>Mississippi<\/span><\/a><span> lawmakers said they don\u2019t expect a special session to pass medical cannabis legislation.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13now.com\/news\/local-news\/lawmakers-say-medical-cannabis-should-be-treated-like-any-other-prescription-drug-in-utah\"><span>Utah<\/span><\/a><span> lawmakers are pushing back against municipalities that are punishing local workers for using legal medical cannabis.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/txcannaco.com\/delta-8-legal-for-now-appeals-court-holds-up-hometown-hero-side-of-injunction\/\"><span>Texas<\/span><\/a><span> appeals court upheld an injunction against the state\u2019s ban on delta-8 THC.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtpr.org\/montana-news\/2021-11-17\/new-montana-drug-court-will-handle-expungement-of-marijuana-related-crimes\"><span>Montana<\/span><\/a><span> Supreme Court officials are working on creating a new drug court focused on expunging marijuana convictions.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/DPH\/Press-Room\/Press-Releases---2021\/Officials-From-The-Connecticut-Overdose-Response-Strategy-And-The-DPH-Issue-Warning\"><span>Connecticut<\/span><\/a><span> officials circulated a warning about reports of potential fentanyl-laced marijuana.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ap4Pkw4aJxhvzy9G0tbZNkViwE69_6Ry\/view\"><span>Colorado<\/span><\/a><span> regulators issued a health and safety advisory about \u200b\u200bpotentially unsafe levels of mercury in medical cannabis flower produced by First Class LLC.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/mra\/Sales_Locations_Nov_17_Recall_741599_7.pdf\"><span>Michigan<\/span><\/a><span> regulators released additional information about a recall of marijuana products and published a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/mra\/Advisory_Bulletin-Updated_Information_for_Viridis_Recall_-_DH_741640_7.pdf\"><span>bulletin<\/span><\/a><span> about conducting retesting.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albme.gov\/press-release\/medical-cannabis-draft-rules-for-physicians-and-patients-released-for-public-comment\"><span>Alabama<\/span><\/a><span> regulators released draft rules for how physicians can recommend medical cannabis.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nmpoliticalreport.com\/2021\/11\/18\/nm-issues-first-cannabis-cultivation-license\/\"><span>New Mexico<\/span><\/a><span> regulators issued the state\u2019s first recreational marijuana cultivation license.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.sd.gov\/newsitem.aspx?id=28726\"><span>South Dakota<\/span><\/a><span> regulators awarded the state\u2019s first medical cannabis patient cards.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/olcc\/marijuana\/Documents\/Rules\/Notice-of-Public-Hearing-Bill-and-Technical-Rule-Package-Correction.pdf\"><span>Oregon<\/span><\/a><span> regulators issued a technical correction to proposed cannabis rules.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/headynj.com\/nj-crc-gives-towns-cannabis-advice-at-the-league-of-municipalities\/\"><span>New Jersey<\/span><\/a><span> regulators discussed marijuana issues at a New Jersey League of Municipalities event.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><strong>\u2014<br \/><strong>Marijuana Moment is already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tracking more than 1,200 cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills<\/a> in state legislatures and Congress this year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patreon supporters<\/a> pledging at least $25\/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don\u2019t miss any developments.<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9128 size-medium jetpack-lazy-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MM_Bill_Tracker_V5_blank.jpg?is-pending-load=1\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9128 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MM_Bill_Tracker_V5_blank.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><br \/><strong>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marijuana bill tracker<\/a> and become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supporter on Patreon<\/a> to get access.<br \/>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>\/ LOCAL<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/city.milwaukee.gov\/ImageLibrary\/Groups\/ccCouncil\/News\/2021\/District-03\/JointDraft-Newstatebillwoulddamagecityefforttodecriminalizepotpossession4.pdf\"><span>Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><span> Common Council members issued a statement opposing a new state decriminalization bill that would force an increase in local marijuana penalties.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/filtermag.org\/san-francisco-safe-consumption-site\/\"><span>San Francisco, California\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> mayor announced plans to purchase property to house a safe consumption site for illegal drugs.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A federal judge dismissed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law360.com\/cannabis\/articles\/1440761\"><span>Van Buren, Michigan<\/span><\/a><span> and several local police officials from a lawsuit alleging that they conducted an illegal raid on a licensed medical cannabis grow operation.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bvinews.com\/governments-marijuana-legislation-delayed-but-not-denied-premier\/\"><span>British Virgin Islands<\/span><\/a><span> Premier Andrew Fahie said he\u2019s optimistic that the government\u2019s cannabis bill will receive the governor\u2019s assent.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenatorJordon\/status\/1461122026442133505\"><span>Australian<\/span><\/a><span> senator filed a marijuana legalization bill.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publimetro.co\/noticias\/2021\/11\/16\/gustavo-bolivar-poso-junto-a-10-kilos-de-cannabis-para-hablar-sobre-legalizacion\/\"><span>Colombian<\/span><\/a><span> senator visited Colorado to learn about marijuana policy.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newshub.co.nz\/home\/new-zealand\/2021\/11\/government-contributing-more-than-200k-to-hemp-project.html\"><span>New Zealand<\/span><\/a><span> Ministry for Primary Industries is funding the establishment of a hemp seed processing plant.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ SCIENCE &amp; HEALTH<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A study found that medical marijuana laws \u201cincrease the probability that a 30\u201339 year-old woman is in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/00036846.2021.1985069\"><span>labour force<\/span><\/a><span>, and decrease the time that unemployed 20\u201329 year-old men spend looking for a job.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A study investigating marijuana\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/abstrax_pins_the_exact_origin_of_cannabis_distinctive_skunk_like_aroma_in_scientific_peer_reviewed_study\/prweb18339373.htm\"><span>\u201cskunk\u201d smell<\/span><\/a><span> \u201cshed light on the chemical origins of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acsomega.1c04196\"><span>characteristic aroma of cannabis<\/span><\/a><span> and how volatile sulfur compound production evolves during plant growth.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION &amp; ANALYSIS<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/INDems\/status\/1461384959487213569\"><span>Indiana Democratic Party<\/span><\/a><span> tweeted, \u201cThe @indgop made it clear they value their outdated partisanship ahead of creating a better economic future for the Hoosier State. A majority of Hoosiers support cannabis legalization &amp; @INDems are ready to make this a hallmark effort for 2022.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscannabiscouncil.org\/cannabis-industry-ceos-call-on-president-biden-to-issue-pardons\"><span>U.S. Cannabis Council<\/span><\/a><span> organized a letter signed by marijuana business leaders calling on President Joe Biden to pardon people with cannabis convictions.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hempgrower.com\/article\/astm-approves-standard-sampling-hempseed-human-consumption-grain\/\"><span>ASTM International<\/span><\/a><span> approved a standard for sampling hemp seed intended for human consumption.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hempgrower.com\/article\/nihc-to-strengthen-cbd-testing-labeling-standards\/\"><span>National Industrial Hemp Council<\/span><\/a><span> is launching a pilot program for hemp testing and labeling standards.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The president of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kelo.com\/2021\/11\/17\/s-d-chamber-leader-sees-housing-early-childhood-ed-and-marijuana-as-big-issues-in-2022-legislature\/\"><span>South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/span><\/a><span> said he thinks marijuana will be a big issue in the legislature in 2022.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilotonline.com\/opinion\/editorials\/vp-ed-editorial-virginia-marijuana-legalization-1118-20211117-vrrn3xq5wnhdndfamhmq6pjwiy-story.html\"><span>Virginian-Pilot editorial board<\/span><\/a><span> is urging the incoming Republican House majority should pass legislation to expedite marijuana sales.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ BUSINESS<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/parallel-separates-the-chairman-and-ceo-roles-301424770.html\"><span>Parallel<\/span><\/a><span> is separating its CEO and chairman roles.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>Of the 43 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JMBorchardt\/status\/1461309681285177345\"><span>Ohio medical cannabis businesses<\/span><\/a><span> that were sold over the past two years, 37 were acquired by multi-state operators.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ CULTURE<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/berner415\/status\/1458528842088255491\"><span>Berner<\/span><\/a><span> teased an upcoming social media collaboration with Weedmaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/newsletter\/\">subscribe<\/a> to get Marijuana Moment\u2019s daily dispatch in your inbox.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"cb_p6_patreon_button\">\n<p>Marijuana Moment is made possible with support from readers. 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