NOT FEDERAL
Top cannabis lawyer predicts legalization will remain a state issue
While legal cannabis is a reality, either medical or adult-use, for two thirds of the US, without federal legislation, there is still no uniformity between state laws, reports Forbes.
In an interview with Los Angeles-based cannabis lawyer Barry Weisz, the lawyer share his thoughts and insights on the current state of affairs.
- He thinks California leads the way in cannabis laws while Nebraska has the least favorable law
- Medical cannabis is likely to continue to be favored as an entrance to cannabis legalization.
- New Mexico had sales of almost $40 million in the first month
- Despite California’s favorable laws, their many regulations make things costly and slow
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NEW BILL
What’s on the table for 2022 federal legalization?
A recent survey showed that over 70% of GOP supporters believed cannabis businesses deserve the same rights as other legal businesses. The federal legalization bill 2022 update shows some positive signs, reports Qruis.
The details;
- The MORE act plans to remove cannabis from the list of scheduled substances and eliminate criminal penalties for producers and consumers.
- The act is sat with the Senate, but it seems unlikely to pass as even with full Democrat support it would still demand 10 GOP votes to pass.
- The recently introduced CAOA act is also a positive step but whether the proposal will advance depends on whether it reaches the 60-vote threshold.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Native American cannabis business owner starts organization to help other Indigenous entrepreneurs
Wisconsin’s first Native American cannabis business owner is now starting an organization to support other Indigenous entrepreneurs entering the cannabis industry, writes FDL Reporter.
Rob Pero, founder of Canndigenous, has founded the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association to give a “safe space” for tribal members to explore the opportunities of the cannabis industry.
“Knowing the opportunities this plant can provide is so needed by tribal communities because of the opportunities of economic wealth,” he said.
FARM TO JOINT
BC cultivators will be able to sell their products direct to consumers
MSN reports that the new cannabis license will allow cultivators with a federal license to sell adult-use cannabis directly to consumers.
The confirmation comes from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the “producer retail store” license comes into effect on Nov. 30.
Minister Mike Farnworth said the government was continuing to find ways to increase cannabis sales in the province: “We continue to look for ways to support growth of the legal market while providing safe and accessible options for British Columbians.”
