{"id":537,"date":"2021-08-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/CBMiXWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1hcmlqdWFuYW1vbWVudC5uZXQvZmVkcy1ldmFsdWF0ZS1jYW5uYWJpcy10ZXN0aW5nLWxhYnMtbmV3c2xldHRlci1hdWd1c3QtOS0yMDIxL9IBAA"},"modified":"2021-08-09T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T07:00:00","slug":"feds-evaluate-cannabis-testing-labs-newsletter-august-9-2021-marijuana-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=537","title":{"rendered":"Feds evaluate cannabis testing labs (Newsletter: August 9, 2021) – Marijuana Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"

CO gov talks marijuana with South Park creators; GOP congressman: psychedelic therapy \u201csounds amazing\u201d; Record MI cannabis sales<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D)<\/span><\/a> gave the South Park creators license plates honoring the show\u2019s fake cannabis brand Tegridy (which may soon become real) and said stoner character Towelie would be a good official mascot for the state in light of its strong marijuana industry.<\/span>
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<\/span>Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)<\/span><\/a>\u2014who has repeatedly voted against marijuana and psychedelics legislation in Congress\u2014recently said that MDMA therapy \u201csounds amazing\u201d after hearing from fellow military veterans who have benefited from it. Four days later, however, he cast a vote opposing a measure to remove roadblocks to psychedelic research.<\/span>
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<\/span>A <\/span>Nevada judge<\/span><\/a> ruled that the Las Vegas Police Department must reinstate and grant backpay to an officer who faced being fired for using marijuana.<\/span>
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<\/span>Michigan\u2019s Marijuana Regulatory Agency<\/span><\/a> reported that cannabis retailers set another monthly sales record in July. The same thing also happened recently in Illinois next door.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ FEDERAL<\/b>
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<\/span>Customs and Border Protection<\/span><\/a> is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a hemp company that says its products were improperly seized.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Drug EnforcementAdministration<\/span><\/a> sent a memo instructing agents to stop using the term \u201cMexican cartel.\u201d <\/span>
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<\/span>Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cLet\u2019s find solutions for cannabis small businesses across Colorado!\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)<\/span><\/a> tweeted, \u201cAny effort to legalize marijuana must also help those who suffered due to its prohibition. That means expunging records and investing in communities that have been harmed by our failed drug war.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>Rep. Bob Good (R-VA)<\/span><\/a> wrote in a constituent letter about his belief that marijuana is a \u201c\u2018gateway\u2019 drug.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>The House bill to <\/span>allow small marijuana businesses to access services<\/span><\/a> got one new cosponsor for a total of one.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ STATES<\/b>
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<\/span>New Jersey<\/span><\/a> Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and the lieutenant governor announced support for legislation to let state officials operate syringe access programs and to block municipalities from shuttering those services.<\/span>
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<\/span>Ohio<\/span><\/a> Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Cranley, currently Cincinnati\u2019s mayor, said putting marijuana legalization on the ballot could be a motivator for more people to vote.<\/span>
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<\/span>Nevada<\/span><\/a> regulators are seeking public input on proposed changes to marijuana rules.<\/span>
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<\/span>Maine<\/span><\/a> regulators released new applications for medical cannabis businesses.<\/span>
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<\/span>Advocates have concerns about nearly complete <\/span>Arizona<\/span><\/a> marijuana equity business rules.<\/span>
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<\/span>Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a> regulators are resisting calls to reveal how many medical cannabis patients are registered with opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition.<\/span>
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<\/span>Montana<\/span><\/a> regulators posted an updated list of medical cannabis dispensaries.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Virginia<\/span><\/a> legislature\u2019s Joint Commission on Cannabis Oversight will meet on Tuesday.<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Vermont<\/span><\/a> Cannabis Control Board Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting on Wednesday.<\/span>
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\/ LOCAL<\/b>
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<\/span>A former <\/span>Adelanto, California<\/span><\/a> mayor was arrested and <\/span>charged<\/span><\/a> with accepting bribes and kickbacks from marijuana business operators.<\/span>
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<\/span>Paterson, New Jersey\u2019s<\/span><\/a> mayor said he may veto a City Council-approved ordinance to ban marijuana businesses.<\/span>
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<\/span>Birmingham, Alabama<\/span><\/a> mayoral candidates discussed marijuana during a debate. (About 28:18 into the video.)<\/span>
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<\/span>The <\/span>Cook County, Illinois<\/span><\/a> Public Defender\u2019s Office is no longer requiring drug tests for employees.<\/span>
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<\/span>Costa Mesa, California<\/span><\/a> officials are being sued over the city\u2019s marijuana business permitting process.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b>
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<\/span>Argentina\u2019s<\/span><\/a> minister of productive development spoke about the progress of cannabis legislation in the country.<\/span>
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<\/span>A <\/span>UK<\/span><\/a> government drug policy advisor said there is \u201cno evidence\u201d to support safe consumption sites for illegal drugs. <\/span>
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<\/span>German<\/span><\/a> police seized hemp products from a supermarket.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ SCIENCE & HEALTH<\/b>
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<\/span>A review concluded that \u201cthere is biological plausibility in clinical and preclinical studies that suggest the effectiveness of the use of pure pharmaceutical-grade CBD, as adjunctive therapy, for the control of symptoms associated with <\/span>mental disorders such as schizophrenia<\/span><\/a> and disorders related to the abuse of psychotropic substances.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS<\/b>
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<\/span>A poll found that 57 percent of <\/span>U.S. voters<\/span><\/a> support decriminalizing marijuana.<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ BUSINESS<\/b>
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<\/span>Cresco Labs Inc.<\/span><\/a> reported quarterly revenue of $210 million and also <\/span>closed<\/span><\/a> an agreement to upsize a senior secured term loan to $400 million.<\/span>
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<\/span>HEXO Corp<\/span><\/a> is transferring its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq.<\/span>
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<\/span>The husband of <\/span>Trulieve\u2019s<\/span><\/a> CEO was <\/span>convicted<\/span><\/a> of several public corruption charges.<\/span>
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<\/span>Terrapin Investment Fund III LLC and Renaissance Solutions Inc.<\/span><\/a> are being sued for allegedly wrongfully firing a Michigan Army National Guard member after his unit was activated to protect the U.S. Capitol following the January 6 insurrection.<\/span>
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<\/span>Gravity Payments<\/span><\/a> CEO Dan Price tweeted, \u201cWhen republicans say you shouldn\u2019t force people to get the vaccine or wear a mask because people need to decide for themselves, can we finally end the war on drugs? Release drug related offenders, decriminalize all drugs, and legalize marijuana and psychedelics. I\u2019ll wait.\u201d<\/span>
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<\/span>\/ CULTURE<\/b>
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<\/span>Billy Crystal<\/span><\/a> spoke about getting high on marijuana edibles before undergoing an MRI.<\/span>
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<\/span>Rapper <\/span>Tee Girzzley<\/span><\/a> is launching a new line of cannabis products called Grizzley Gas.<\/span>
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