International Cannabis Weekly: 381

FRANCE’S NEW HEALTH MINISTER EXTENDS MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAMME AGAIN, BUT PATIENTS URGED TO SEEK ALTERNATIVES

Thousands of French medical cannabis patients have been given a temporary reprieve, enabling them to continue accessing their treatment for another six months.

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HOPE FOR HEMP: USDA NOMINATIONS AND NEW INITIATIVES DRIVE OPTIMISM

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DEA CRITICISED FOR FAILING TO RELEASE UPDATED ARREST AND SEIZURE DATA

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• Seven cultivation licences issued in Saxony, boosting cannabis grower associations’ opportunities.
• High demand for counselling services as cannabis legalisation rolls out across Berlin.
• Celadon Pharmaceuticals secures critical funding to maintain operations amid financial challenges.
• Bedrocan says German government needs to curb the use of medical cannabis for recreational purposes.
• Study finds cannabis improves quality of life for inflammatory bowel disease patients.
• Adulterants in black market cannabis remain widespread, raising consumer health concerns.

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• New York cannabis sales projected to double to $1.5 billion in 2025, driven by market growth.
• Texas judge rules gun ownership ban for marijuana users unconstitutional in specific cases.
• Pennsylvania targets cannabis legalisation by 2025, industry advocates rally behind Shapiro’s push.
• Oklahoma reduces cannabis licence applications to address oversupply and streamline operations.
• Hawaii introduces measures to improve cannabis caregiver support and patient access statewide.
• Tennessee judge halts hemp product ban, offering relief to local cannabis businesses.

• High Tide celebrates key milestones in 2024, strengthening its position in the market.
• Health Canada plans to publish cannabis sampling program results in upcoming months.
• Stigma Grow reports record Q1 revenue of $9.6M, highlighting strong net earnings growth.
• Tilray Brands reschedules earnings date to January 10 in observance of mourning day.

• Brazil and Uruguay collaborate on cannabis innovation, strengthening international market connections.
• Salta advances medicinal cannabis initiatives under Reprocann framework, boosting patient access.

• India’s textile sector explores South Korean partnerships for hemp innovation and sustainable growth.
• In the East of India, farmers are risking jail to grow lucrative cannabis crops instead of vegetables.

• SAHRC criticises SAPS for continuing cannabis-related arrests despite directives to cease actions.
• Morocco produced 4,000 tons of legal cannabis in 2024, supporting growing industry demand.