Cannabis Policy
Why the DEA’s New Marijuana Rule Is “the Most Meaningful Cannabis Reform in Decades”
A recent change at the DEA will be monumental for cannabis research, medical marijuana patients, and potentially the broader legal status of the plant itself, according to cultivators and industry experts.
Connecticut Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
After weeks of anticipation, the governor of Connecticut has signed the state’s recreational cannabis legalization bill, effectively legalizing marijuana from July 1.
UK Government Advised to Move Regulation of Cannabinoids from Home Office to the Department of Health
Instead, according to a new report, the licensing system should be run by the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Louisiana Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession
While possession of 14 grams of cannabis (half an ounce) or less will remain punishable (with a maximum penalty of a $100 fine), the threat of prison time has been removed.
The ACI Opens Belgian Office to Offer CBD Services to Europe
The cannabinoid trade group hopes the new venture will help expand its services into the European Union.
How Should the Cannabis Industry Regulate Heavy Metal Testing? A Q&A With Rob Thomas
Ahead of his upcoming ASTM-sponsored workshop on measuring heavy metals in cannabis and hemp products, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Rob Thomas to find out how he became the cannabis industry’s heavy metal guru and just what attendees can expect from his upcoming workshop.
More Than One-Third of Americans Support Psychedelics Legalization, New Poll Finds
The survey also found that 75 percent of respondents now support cannabis legalization for all purposes, with just 5 percent opposed to both recreational and medical legalization.
Isle of Man Opens License Applications for Cannabis Exports
The government of the self-governing British Crown Dependency first announced its intention to legalize medical cannabis production in January.
UK Government Agency Recalls Medical Cannabis Products Due to Mold Contamination
Any healthcare professionals or wholesalers who stock the products have been advised to stop supplying them immediately and to quarantine all remaining stock.
