International Cannabis Weekly: 197

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REPUBLICAN LAW MAKERS INTRODUCE A BILL TO FEDERALLY LEGALISE CANNABIS

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CHINA PLACES SYNTHETIC CANNABIS-RELATED SUBSTANCES ON CONTROLLED DRUGS LIST

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• Slow progress for UK Novel Foods with just 40% of applications reaching the next stage towards approval.
• Signs that Malta’s stance on cannabis could change as Labour Party prepares legislation proposal.
• Personal-use cannabis possession limit to be raised in German state but legalisation looks unlikely.
• Repeal of Czech Republic’s criminal code a major boost for cannabis growers.
• German medical cannabis company becomes country’s first to be listed on stock exchange.
• Hemp project launch in Sicily could enable more diverse and sustainable cannabis agriculture.
• Senior European cannabis industry figures fight back against Germany’s hemp crackdown.

THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT VOTES IN FAVOUR OF EXAMINING THE BENEFITS OF LEGALISING MEDICAL CANNABIS

Yesterday, the Comisión de Sanidad y Consumo (Spanish Congressional Health and Consumer Affairs Commission) voted to establish a subcommittee with the express purpose of exploring the potential of medical cannabis legalisation.

The commission focused on examining policies in other countries and producing a report for the consideration of the government. The proposal was accepted with 20 votes in favour vs. 14 against.

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• Louisiana House approves bill decriminalising cannabis with cannabis sales tax bill to follow.
• Rule change in Minnesota sees pressure on cannabis farmers lifted.
• Medicinal cannabis could be legalised in Nebraska this week.
• Sullivan University in Kentucky receives approval to offer a cannabis business course.
• Charlotte’s Web announces massive revenue increase, solidifying hemp wellness market dominance.
• First vote on cannabis bill signals progress for legalisation in Minnesota.
• Georgia to expand its medical cannabis programme to include low-THC cannabis.
• Clone initiative marks Dutch floricultural giant’s first entry into US hemp market.

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• New Avicanna initiative will supply major hospitals with medical cannabis products.
• High Tide completes major step towards Nasdaq listing with consolidation announcement.
• Ayurcann partners with Kindred in order to have greater access to the adult-use cannabis market.
• Heritage partners with CannMart to significantly expand market reach.
• Canadian company Flora Growth becomes the most recent to be publicly traded on the Nasdaq.

• Talks on allowing cannabis production advance in Argentina between cannabis advocates and local provinces.
• Pharmacies in Uruguay will be able to sell stronger cannabis variants following regulatory approval.
• Argentinian local province approves initiative allowing safe access to medical cannabis.
• Argentina makes first public purchase of medical cannabis for patients without medical insurance.
• Suriname to join the global cannabis industry with the creation of its cannabis agriculture task force.
• Uruguay’s pharmaceutical leader expands global reach with acquisition of Europe’s largest cannabis extractor.

• Incannex partners with Australia’s largest sleep science researcher to develop cannabis treatment.
• New Zealand government will not consider cannabis amnesty for palliative care patients.
• Medical Kiwi announces distribution agreement, implying cannabis smart-inhalers could hit NZ market soon.
• Cannahub plans to significantly accelerate medical cannabis research progress following EU funding.
• Thailand’s largest maker of ready-to-drink teas has created terpene-based, cannabis-flavoured drinks.
• Emyria planning to use new smartphone application to monitor cannabis-based medical treatments.

• Experts to deliver research which could change Mauritius’ stance on medical cannabis legalisation.
• Major development for Israel’s medical cannabis market as the first shipment to meet import requirements lands.
• Milestone for South African cannabis company Felbridge as first EU export completed.
• New cannabis regulations will end Uganda’s exclusive export agreement with Israel.
• Zimbabwe’s medical cannabis industry develops as 54 investors are granted production licences.
• Legalisation debate continues in South Africa despite alleged instances of police brutality.
• Zimbabwe announces groundbreaking new framework to allow legal cannabis production.
• Intercure opens Israel’s first legal overseas medical cannabis store.