International Cannabis Weekly: 302

CZECH ADULT-USE CANNABIS MARKET UNLIKELY TO BE READY IN 2024

The Health Minister of the Czech Republic, Vlastimil Válek, has cast doubt on the country’s ambitious plans to have a legal commercial adult-use cannabis market approved and ready to be rolled out by 2024.

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SPAIN’S MEDICAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS IMMINENT

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SUBMISSIONS MADE TO IRISH CITIZENS’ ASSEMBLY ON DRUGS

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• In a landmark decision, EU Member States consent to an update of the Novel Food Catalogue.
• Diverse group of French politicians and celebrities calls for local experimentation with regulated cannabis.
• Malta’s cannabis authority publishes new ‘fine-tuned’ regulations for cannabis clubs.
• Products containing semi-synthetic cannabinoid, HHC, on the rise across Europe.
• Lithuanian government approves national agenda for cannabis consumption prevention and harm reduction.
• French CBD company Canauos invests in CO2 extraction machine to change the way aromatic and medicinal is processed.

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• Major cannabis groups join forces to push for scheduling reform even if it falls short of legalisation.
• Nevada Senate passes resolution asking Congress to legalise cannabis at federal level.
• Colorado’s governor approves bill to strengthen safeguards for employed individuals in relation to cannabis.
• Maryland issues preliminary regulations in anticipation of cannabis legalisation in July.
• US House of Representatives introduces bi-partisan bill separating CBD from grain and fibre.
• California Assembly passes bill authorising Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes.

• German health minister visits Canadian government to discuss experiences with cannabis legalisation.
• In partnership with Leafly marketplace, Uber Eats allows adults to order cannabis in British Columbia.
• Canada’s Mernova Medicinal Inc. enters agreement with North America’s CannDelta, to expedite cannabis exports.
• Calgary’s High Tide commends decision to revoke 6% fee imposed on cannabis sales in Manitoba.
• Canada’s Canopy Growth Corp shares removed from S&P/TSX Composite Index due to ongoing challenges.
• Atlas Global Brands delivers corporate update and outlines strategy for future growth.

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• Colombian senators approve cannabis legalisation bill, setting stage for final vote.
• Deputies and national prosecutor of Chile meet to discuss medical and recreational cannabis.
• MMJ Holdings and Global Cannabis Production announce partnership to facilitate first DEA legal import of THC.
• Parliamentary front relaunched to defend the medicinal and industrial use of cannabis in São Paulo, Brazil.

• New study prompts increased demands for expanded accessibility to medicinal cannabis in New Zealand.
• Activists in Thailand call for sticking to cannabis legalisation and CBD for medicinal purposes.
• Cannabis advocates hail ‘stigmatised’ crop as the billion-dollar saviour of ailing timber industry in Victoria, Australia.
• Australia’s Ananda Professional receives further certifications from Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

• Lesotho’s MG Health set to triple production amid surging global demandfor medical cannabis.
• Cannabis debate in Seychelles continues as advocates for legalisation vocally campaign.