Cannabis Policy
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Cases Have Risen With Cannabis Commercialization, Study Finds
Large increases in CHS emergency department visits were seen shortly following the wider market commercialization in Ontario, which included the opening of more retail stores and the sale of more diverse and potent products.
Denver Prioritizes Social Equity Applicants for Cannabis Delivery Licenses
The city council also voted to slash licensing fees for delivery companies in another effort to “create a more equitable cannabis marketplace.”
California Governor Signs 10 Cannabis Bills, Legalizing Interstate Cannabis Commerce
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 10 bills on Sunday, September 18, that will enact a wide range of new cannabis policies in the state.
Cannabis Companies Use Similar Social Responsibility Practices to Big Tobacco, Study Finds
The investigators caution that public health actors should be wary of such CSR activities as they may be less effective than independent educational initiatives and serve to advance corporate interests.
Researchers Offer to Test Home-Growers’ Cannabis in Australia’s Capital Territory
As long as it’s for personal use, cannabis has been legal to grow in Australia’s Capital Territory (ACT) since January 2020.
Swiss Recreational Cannabis Study Delayed
The highly anticipated “Weed Care” experiment was due to launch on September 15 in the city of Basel.
Florida Regulators Fine Two Cannabis Labs For Using a PCR Method to Test For Mold
Both labs are accused of using an “unapproved” polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method to test cannabis samples for yeast and mold.
San Francisco to Decriminalize Psychedelics
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca.
California Regulator Asks Cannabis Companies to Use Less Energy During Heatwave
Once again, it’s wildfire season in California. And the state’s cannabis industry is no exception to the dangers.
