International Cannabis Weekly: 382

THE DEA HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF BIAS IN CANNABIS RESCHEDULING HEARINGS

In a new twist on Wednesday, a judge ordered the agency to respond to allegations that it opposes President Joe Biden’s directive of August 2023 to reschedule cannabis and that it is improperly conferring with cannabis opponents.

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CONSERVATIVES IN CANADA PLEDGE TO ADDRESS CANNABIS INDUSTRY CONCERNS

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OVER US$1 BILLION OF LEGAL CANNABIS WAS SOLD IN NEW YORK DURING 2024

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• Tilray Medical wins tender to supply Luxembourg with medical cannabis in 2025.
• Czech Republic to regulate kratom and low-THC cannabis sales starting this year.
• “The barrier between recreational use and medicinal use is not as strong as many people think,” says Sanity founder.
• CS Medica signs new white-label partnership for cannabis product launch in Italy.
• Bedrocan signs open letter to Germany addressing the misuse of medicinal cannabis.
• Poland sees growing demand for medical cannabis prescriptions amid regulatory developments.

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• Minnesota approves hemp seed meal as feed for hens, boosting market opportunities.
• Ohio’s recreational cannabis rollout deemed the “most successful”, according to analyst.
• Wisconsin governor calls for statewide vote to legalise cannabis in upcoming session.
• Minnesota’s top cannabis regulator Charlene Briner announces resignation from her position.
• Kentucky governor shares steps for residents to register for medical cannabis access.
• Canopy USA appoints Jorgensen as first president, strengthening company leadership.

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• Shareholders push back against high pay at some of Canada’s largest cannabis companies.
• Canada exported CA$55 million in hemp seed products to the US, led by Manitoba.
• Illicit cannabis contains more pesticides, less potent, according to research council.
• Canadian cannabis operator Entourage agrees to go private under new business deal.
• Canada supports cannabis research and development, breaking down barriers for innovation.
• Global Hemp Group advances energy and acquisition initiatives for sustainable industry growth.

• Argentina tightens hemp and cannabis rules to improve compliance and industry transparency.
• Rastafarian farmers open Caribbean cannabis farms to build thriving medical industry.
• MediPharm Labs secures a major Brazilian medical cannabis supply agreement.
• Londrina revises plans for cannabinoid-based medicine supply after initial project veto.

• Ayurvedic medicine combined with cannabis shows promise in treating menstrual cramps.
• Australian medical cannabis patients face ongoing product shortages, causing accessibility issues.
• Biortica to expand Green Farmers’ cultivation capacity fivefold by the end of 2025.
• Argent Bio Pharma raises $4.5 million to advance cannabis research and development.

• IM Cannabis Corp faces global challenges while awaiting critical regulatory reforms.
• Nairobi hosts Kenya’s first industrial cannabis networking event to support hemp development.