{"id":817,"date":"2021-08-30T10:16:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T10:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/CBMiYWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1hcmlqdWFuYW1vbWVudC5uZXQvbW8tbGVnYWwtY2FubmFiaXMtYmFsbG90LW1lYXN1cmUtZmlsZWQtbmV3c2xldHRlci1hdWd1c3QtMzAtMjAyMS_SAQA"},"modified":"2021-08-30T10:16:52","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T10:16:52","slug":"mo-legal-cannabis-ballot-measure-filed-newsletter-august-30-2021-marijuana-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=817","title":{"rendered":"MO legal cannabis ballot measure filed (Newsletter: August 30, 2021) &#8211; Marijuana Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>CO to vote on marijuana tax hike; CO AG: Don\u2019t let Big Tobacco take over cannabis; NM accepts marijuana license applications; AZ posts revenue<\/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>Your good deed for the day:<\/b><span> donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sandra Spades: \u201c<\/b><span>I support Tom Angell\u2019s Marijuana Moment via Patreon because it keeps me updated with up-to-the-minute news and information concerning the cannabis industry. I have owned a smoke shop for over 25 years and being on top of the law concerning cannabis is important to me.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Support our work at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment\"><span>https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/marijuanamoment<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>\/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The federal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/feds-and-california-governor-exploring-rules-for-medical-marijuana-use-in-hospitals\/\"><span>Department of Health and Human Services<\/span><\/a><span> and the California governor\u2019s office are looking into rules on allowing medical marijuana use in hospitals in response to a state lawmaker\u2019s request for clarification.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/colorado-will-vote-on-raising-marijuana-taxes-to-fund-education-programs-this-november-officials-confirm\/\"><span>Colorado secretary of state<\/span><\/a><span> confirmed that enough signatures were submitted to put a measure on the November ballot to increase marijuana taxes and use the revenue to fund education programs.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/congress-should-protect-small-marijuana-businesses-from-big-tobacco-takeover-colorado-attorney-general-says\/\"><span>Colorado\u2019s attorney general<\/span><\/a><span> sent a letter urging congressional leaders to federally legalize marijuana in a way that doesn\u2019t let Big Tobacco take over the cannabis industry from small businesses. He also said it\u2019s important not to overtax the product.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/new-mexico-is-officially-accepting-recreational-marijuana-producer-applications\/\"><span>New Mexico regulators<\/span><\/a><span> began accepting applications for recreational marijuana producer licenses.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marijuanamoment.net\/arizona-brings-in-21-million-in-marijuana-tax-revenue-for-july-with-recreational-sales-catching-up-to-medical\/\"><span>Arizona Department of Revenue<\/span><\/a><span> reported that marijuana sales generated nearly $21 million in tax revenue in July, with medical cannabis purchases still outpacing adult-use for now.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ FEDERAL<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/investigations\/nevada-marijuana-licensing-focus-of-federal-investigation-2426696\/\"><span>Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/span><\/a><span> has been conducting a months-long investigation into potential corruption in Nevada\u2019s marijuana business licensing process.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenSchumer\/status\/1430234919947710473\"><span>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)<\/span><\/a><span> tweeted, \u201cIt\u2019s long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana, enact criminal justice reforms, and invest in communities hurt by the War on Drugs. That\u2019s why @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and I are working to pass our Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/video\/?514199-2\/house-approves-35-trillion-budget-resolution-passes-voting-rights-bill\"><span>Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO)<\/span><\/a><span> argued in a House floor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/congressional-record\/2021\/8\/24\/house-section\/article\/h4384-1\"><span>speech<\/span><\/a><span> that it isn\u2019t too burdensome to ask people to provide IDs to vote because they have to do so to buy marijuana.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepKahele\/status\/1430317224238063616\"><span>Rep. Kaiali\u2018i Kahele (D-HI)<\/span><\/a><span> tweeted about touring a hemp farm, saying, \u201cThere\u2019s so many benefits to industrial hemp which can improve our quality of life, reduce our carbon footprint &amp; provide quality employment. Excited to advocate for our farmers to destigmatize industrial hemp.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The House bill to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/841\/cosponsors?loclr=cga-bill&amp;pageSort=lastToFirst\"><span>allow CBD as a dietary supplement<\/span><\/a><span> got one new cosponsor for a total of 30.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ STATES<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/Office-of-the-Governor\/News\/Press-Releases\/2021\/08-2021\/Governor-Lamont-Appoints-Marilyn-Alverio-to-the-Social-Equity-Council\"><span>Connecticut<\/span><\/a><span> Gov. Ned Lamont (D) appointed another member to the cannabis Social Equity Council as well as an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/Office-of-the-Governor\/News\/Press-Releases\/2021\/08-2021\/Governor-Lamont-Appoints-Ginne-Rae-Clay-as-Interim-Executive-Director-of-the-Social-Equity-Council\"><span>interim executive director<\/span><\/a><span> for the body. Separately, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courant.com\/business\/hc-biz-foxwoods-cannabis-dispensary-20210825-grw6qffmvza2hmnxjyfhucp6l4-story.html\"><span>Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation<\/span><\/a><span> is considering opening a marijuana dispensary near its Foxwoods Resort Casino property in the state.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnCranley\/status\/1430636774821335040\"><span>Ohio<\/span><\/a><span> Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Cranley, currently Cincinnati\u2019s mayor, tweeted, \u201cOhio needs a criminal justice system that is truly fair &amp; offers equal protection under the law. That means we must address issues of poverty and mental illness, reform prosecution practices that lead to wrongful convictions, and legalize marijuana. And that\u2019s just the start.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MerrittForTexas\/status\/1430610944334381056\"><span>Texas<\/span><\/a><span> Democratic attorney general candidate Lee Merritt tweeted, \u201cIn the past fifty years, the U.S. has spent over $1,000,000,000 fighting the \u2018war on drugs.\u2019 Don\u2019t ever let them tell you we can\u2019t afford to pay for health care, education, and housing for our people.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supertalk.fm\/mississippi-senator-hopes-to-finish-up-final-draft-of-medical-marijuana-bill-today\/\"><span>Mississippi<\/span><\/a><span> senator said he hopes to imminently finish a draft medical cannabis bill.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DavidMoon2014\/status\/1430565726008627202\"><span>Maryland<\/span><\/a><span> delegate is pushing to override Gov. Larry Hogan\u2019s (R) veto of a bill to decriminalize drug paraphernalia.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law360.com\/cannabis\/articles\/1415812\"><span>California<\/span><\/a><span> appeals court ruled that a ban on marijuana businesses within 600 feet of schools only includes physical buildings and not undeveloped land.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openmeetings.alabama.gov\/generalpublic\/display_notice_details.aspx?agencyname=Alabama%20Medical%20Cannabis%20Commission&amp;submissiondatetime=8\/18\/2021%203:26:58%20PM\"><span>Alabama<\/span><\/a><span> Medical Cannabis Commission held its second meeting, with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.al.com\/news\/2021\/08\/alabama-medical-marijuana-availability-may-take-longer-than-expected.html\"><span>chairman<\/span><\/a><span> saying patients might not be able to access medicine until later than expected.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbg.colorado.gov\/sites\/sbg\/files\/210824%20IB-New%20Testing%20Requirements%20effective%20July%201%202021.pdf\"><span>Colorado<\/span><\/a><span> regulators sent a bulletin on marijuana testing requirements and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbg.colorado.gov\/sites\/sbg\/files\/210824%20FINAL%20Compliance%20Tip_%20Process%20Validation.pdf\"><span>compliance tip<\/span><\/a><span> about&nbsp; process validation for contaminant testing.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.state.ak.us\/OnlinePublicNotices\/Notices\/View.aspx?id=203519\"><span>Alaska<\/span><\/a><span> regulators proposed changes to rules on marijuana business employee badges.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcannabisreview.substack.com\/p\/big-changes-are-coming-to-advertising\"><span>Montana\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> top marijuana regulator spoke about the process for creating rules for the market.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wvmetronews.com\/2021\/08\/25\/medical-marijuana-program-does-sign-ups-in-morgantown\/\"><span>West Virginia<\/span><\/a><span> regulators hosted an event to help people register as medical cannabis patients.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>Two <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NevadaCCB\/status\/1430534176642584577\"><span>Nevada<\/span><\/a><span> cannabis advisory subcommittees met.<\/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:\/\/www.argusleader.com\/story\/news\/2021\/08\/24\/joint-zoning-regulations-established-medical-cannabis-sioux-falls-lincoln-county\/5581241001\/\"><span>Sioux Falls and Lincoln County, South Dakota<\/span><\/a><span> officials approved medical cannabis zoning rules.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbay.com\/2021\/08\/25\/oshkosh-considers-reducing-fine-marijuana-possession\/\"><span>Oshkosh, Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><span> City Council is considering a proposal to lower the fine for marijuana possession.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>An effort to decriminalize marijuana in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascitymag.com\/why-a-bold-proposal-for-decriminalizing-marijuana-in-prairie-village-failed-and-what-could-come-next\/\"><span>Prairie Village, Kansas<\/span><\/a><span> stalled amid opposition from the police chief.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/denvergov\/augustevents\"><span>Denver, Colorado<\/span><\/a><span> officials sent a reminder about two marijuana equity events on Friday.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ INTERNATIONAL<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2021-08-25\/south-africa-crafts-strategy-for-1-9-billion-cannabis-industry\"><span>South Africa\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> government released a marijuana policy plan.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/asambleapa\/status\/1430301691900010500\"><span>Panama\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span> National Assembly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/asambleapa\/status\/1430659360263376903\"><span>discussed<\/span><\/a><span> a medical cannabis <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/asambleapa\/status\/1430652304911437826\"><span>bill<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ SCIENCE &amp; HEALTH<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A review concluded that \u201cmany available studies support the efficacy of CBD as a treatment option to reduce seizure frequency in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, particularly in patients with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apcz.umk.pl\/czasopisma\/index.php\/JEHS\/article\/view\/JEHS.2021.11.08.023\"><span>Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome<\/span><\/a><span>.\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>A study found that \u201cpatients using medical cannabis or cannabis-based medicine are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1744388121001754\"><span>more satisfied with the treatment<\/span><\/a><span> than controls using conventional medication for the same disorders\u201d and \u201cmay have lower scores of depression\u201d but \u201cmay have higher levels of pain.\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\/aldemocrats\/status\/1430557066440159234\"><span>Alabama Democratic Party<\/span><\/a><span> tweeted, \u201cThe enthusiasm around recreational cannabis legalization\u2013 and the criminal justice, economic, and health reforms that come along with it\u2013 is high. ? But we need your help!\u201d<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tulsaworld.com\/opinion\/editorial\/editorial-sq-788-is-the-law-and-state-government-leaders-have-to-learn-to-live\/article_e4ceaf06-041d-11ec-b1cc-536590e14030.html\"><span>Tulsa World editorial board<\/span><\/a><span> called on Oklahoma officials to stop trying to undermine the voter-approved medical cannabis program.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><b>\/ BUSINESS<\/b><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/08\/25\/2286204\/0\/en\/Jushi-Holdings-Inc-Reports-Second-Quarter-2021-Financial-Results.html\"><span>Jushi Holdings Inc.<\/span><\/a><span> reported quarterly revenue of $47.7 million.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/investors.trulieve.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/trulieve-announces-opening-100th-dispensary-united-states\"><span>Trulieve Cannabis Corp.<\/span><\/a><span> will open its 100th marijuana dispensary in the U.S. on Thursday.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210825005243\/en\/FSD-Pharma-Announces-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-Lucid-Psycheceuticals\/\"><span>FSD Pharma Inc.<\/span><\/a><span> is acquiring Lucid Psycheceuticals Inc. <\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/08\/24\/2285879\/0\/en\/TILT-announces-historic-partnership-with-Shinnecock-Indian-Nation-of-New-York-to-develop-vertical-cannabis-operations.html\"><span>TILT Holdings Inc.<\/span><\/a><span> is partnering with the Shinnecock Indian Nation to establish marijuana operations on tribal land in New York.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/08\/25\/2286349\/0\/en\/Ayr-Wellness-Announces-5-Share-Buyback-the-Maximum-Allowed-for-CSE-Listed-Companies-Reaffirms-2022-Outlook.html\"><span>Ayr Wellness Inc.<\/span><\/a><span> announced that its board approved the repurchase of up to 5 percent of company shares.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/08\/24\/2285933\/0\/en\/HEXO-Corp-Closes-US-144-8-Million-Underwritten-Public-Offering.html\"><span>HEXO Corp<\/span><\/a><span> closed an underwritten public offering worth $144.8 million.<\/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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