International Cannabis Weekly: 397

NEW BIPARTISAN BILL OUTLINES ROADMAP FOR FEDERAL CANNABIS LEGALISATION IN THE US

A GOP congressman and the House minority leader last week introduced a new bipartisan bill calling on the U.S. attorney general to develop plans to legalise cannabis at the federal level. If passed, the measure would direct the attorney general’s office to form a commission tasked with creating a plan to regulate cannabis like alcohol.

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SLOVENIA MOVES FORWARD WITH PROGRESSIVE NEW MEDICAL CANNABIS LAW

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ISRAEL’S CANNABIS INDUSTRY TORN IN TWO AS 165% IMPORT TAX HANGS IN THE BALANCE

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• Italy has intensified its hemp crackdown as the court holds strong on CBD restrictions.
• Jersey health minister addresses cannabis law reforms amid resource challenges.
• CBD regulation in the United Kingdom now at a turning point as agencies update guidance.
• Dalgety to expand its UK cannabis operations with new strains and £8 million investment.
• Austria’s banning of the sale of CBD flower is now facing a number of legal challenges.
• A new study has found that CBD may have capabilities to alleviate autism symptoms in children.

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• Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing process has been halted by a new court ruling.
• Governor of Maryland has put pen to paper on a comprehensive cannabis reform bill.
• Delaware counties looking for authority to impose additional marijuana sales tax to boost revenue.
• Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bipartisan recreational cannabis legalisation plan.
• South Dakota leads U.S. hemp industry, though USDA report shows Texas rapidly gaining ground.
• Indiana lawmakers have now approved new bill set to regulate hemp products in the state.

• Village Farms has refinanced and extends Canadian cannabis credit agreement.
• British Columbia has updated its cannabis policy framework to include new legislation.
• Manitoba has lifted its ban on the growing of cannabis at home amid relaxation on rules.
• Tilray has proposed a reverse stock split as it sits down to review its outlook for 2025.
• Poll: The majority of Canadians support cannabis industry and call for government backing.
• Prince Edward Island hosts its first-ever cannabis trade show to boost local industry.

• Cannadoctors launches medicinal cannabis awareness campaign in Panama.
• Kamla says Trinidad and Tobago’s cannabis reform must prioritise safe, regulated usage for all.
• Argentine scientists successfully prevent chemotherapy-like pain in mice in groundbreaking cannabis study.
• Paraguayan senator has proposed legalising recreational cannabis to boost economy.

• New Zealand medicinal cannabis producers have shifted their focus to exports.
• Taiwan considers allowing limited cannabis use for research and scientific development purposes.
• Tilray Medical launches new line of cannabis edibles in Australia to expand patient options.
• Kazakhstan has moved to allow industrial hemp cultivation to boost production in the country.

• Regulatory clarity on recreational cannabis seen as key to unlocking future commercial growth.
• Namibia reviews cannabis legislation as economic concerns drive calls for reform and regulation.