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The Internal Revenue Service said in a new Federal Register filing that marijuana industry workers are not currently eligible under the “No Tax on Tips” law signed by President Donald Trump to write off any gratuities they receive—but that it could change if cannabis is federally legalized.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed legislation to provide legal protections for veterinarians who recommend medical cannabis for animals, making it so they can’t be punished for it by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) budget plan that includes expected revenue from recreational marijuana sales, which haven’t yet been legalized in the state.
Virginia Del. Rozia Henson, Jr. (D) criticized Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) proposed amendment to scale back his marijuana resentencing relief bill—saying it would let people “fall through the cracks simply because they lacked a lawyer or did not know to ask.”
Thomas Winstanley of Edibles.com argues in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed the Food and Drug Administration’s recent hemp CBD enforcement memo is “encouraging” but “falls short of a comprehensive solution.”
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission filed an appeal of a federal court ruling blocking the state’s marijuana business licensing process amid a challenge to residency requirements.
/ FEDERAL
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discussed changing principles of Fourth Amendment law as technology changes, such as when law enforcement can measure heat being generated in a home “commensurate with marijuana growing underneath the roof.”
/ STATES
A Pennsylvania senator is again calling on the House of Representatives to pass his marijuana legalization legislation rather than first advancing it through the committee he chairs.
Colorado regulators sent a health and safety advisory about marijuana products with pesticides above acceptable levels.
Ohio regulators filed changes to marijuana tax rules.
Missouri regulators are expanding an initiative to identify verified marijuana dispensaries.
New Jersey regulators posted updated marijuana sales and revenue data.
California regulators sent updates about various cannabis issues.
Oregon regulators will consider a marijuana business violation stipulated settlement agreement on Thursday.
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission will meet on Friday.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
Ireland’s health minister appointed an official to lead a review of the country’s medical cannabis program.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study indicated that “phenolic-rich fractions from cannabis seeds represent promising natural ingredients for cosmetic formulations targeting oxidative stress, skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and cutaneous inflammation.”
A review concluded that “psilocybin-assisted-psychotherapy was found to have a primarily positive effect on spiritual well-being and quality of life.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
The Welsh Liberal Democrats adopted a resolution supporting legal protections for medical cannabis patients.
/ BUSINESS
Tilray Brands, Inc. acquired Lyphe Group.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. acquired Safari Flower Company.
Organigram Global Inc. closed its acquisition of Sanity Group.
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