MR. JONES AND ME
Jones Soda introduces its new cannabis-infused sodas, syrups and gummies
Mary Jones is the new cannabis-infused brand by Seattle-based craft soda-makers Jones Soda, reports CNBC,. So far, the brand features gummies, syrups and soda in four flavors.
In February, Jones announced it had raised $11 million and snapped up a Canadian shell company as part of its plans.
“We’re a small player in soda, but we’re going to be the biggest national player when it comes to a recognizable [consumer-packaged goods] name in cannabis,” said Jones Soda marketing chief Bohb Blair.
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WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
Congress overrides DC residents who voted to legalize cannabis
The Harris Rider, which bans adult-use cannabis legalization in DC, “sailed through the Senate” in an omnibus spending bill on Thursday—even though DC residents voted to legalize it years ago, reports the Hill.
The details
- The rider is named after its champion, Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md)
- Democrats tried to eliminate the provision from the bill
- But Republicans opposed it and insisted it be added again
“We don’t like the fact it’s there,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). “But it was a choice between providing DC and the American people with funding for their big priorities and still having them and not having them.”
LET IT GROW
Supreme Court to hear Quebec home-grow ban challenge
A constitutional challenge to Quebec’s ban on home cultivation is headed to the Supreme Court of Canada, reports the Montreal Gazette.
Under the federal Cannabis Act, individuals can grow up to four cannabis plants at home. But both Manitoba and Quebec have not allowed it.
Last year, a Quebec Superior judge ruled in favour of challenger Janick Murray-Hall, but the province later won an appeal.
Quebec justice minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said the ban is in place to protect public health. “Quebec will always defend its jurisdiction. The law in question is to protect to health and safety of the population, in particular youth.”
NOW THAT’S NOVEL
More UK CBD novel foods applications move ahead in the approval process
Another 89 CBD novel foods applications have been approved by the UK Food Standards Agency, reports BusinessCann. They’ll join the initial six applicants have made it through the delayed process thus far.
But the process is far from over. Next, they’ll be assessed for risk. Then they’ll enter the Risk Management phase, and then they’ll enter the Final Stage.
Another 102 applications are in line, but applicants have asked to provide more information. Those who fail to do so will be rejected.
