International Cannabis Weekly: 399

DENMARK LEGALISES MEDICAL CANNABIS PERMANENTLY, BUT ‘LUDICROUS’ SUBSIDY GAP REMAINS

Denmark has officially passed legislation which will solidify its long-running medical cannabis pilot programme as a permanent fixture of its national healthcare system in what has been described as a ‘victory for patients’. First announced in November 2024, the medical cannabis bill (L135) has undergone an extensive consultation process.

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PUBLIC HEALTH, PILOT PROJECTS AND POLITICS: MAPPING ADULT-USE CANNABIS IN EUROPE

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THE BUSINESS OF CANNABIS AWARDS 2025: CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

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• Mary Jane Berlin and Business of Cannabis unveil programme for International B2B Day on 19 June, 2025.
• Jersey health minister outlines upcoming cannabis law reforms, acknowledges challenges around implementation.
• Austria’s CBD industry in crisis as tobacco monopoly squeezes flower market.
• Italian regional leaders join forces to oppose national government’s controversial ban on hemp flower sales.
• European psychiatry congress presents meta-analysis on CBD’s potential in autism treatment.
• CannapharmaRx completes first cannabis shipment to Germany, entering new European market.

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• Pennsylvania House has given the green light to state-run marijuana sales through liquor stores.
• The state of Minnesota has opened cannabis licence application lotteries for prospective sellers.
• Vermont regulators prepare to allow medical cannabis sales through recreational dispensaries.
• U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Mississippi’s cannabis ad restrictions.
• TerrAscend inks agreement to acquire fourth cannabis dispensary as part of New Jersey expansion strategy.
• Rhode Island has finalised the framework for its cannabis control commission to oversee regulatory rollout.

• Aurora Cannabis completes a multimillion-dollar investment, renames B.C. facility.
• Canopy Growth has expanded its product lineup in the Canadian cannabis market to boost offering.
• Cannabis manufacturer Red White & Bloom is looking to restructure its cannabis-related debt.
• Organigram has won the Exporter of the Year award at the New Brunswick awards.
• Hemp Canada Chanvre has named its first-ever board of directors as it structures its leadership team.
• Victoria councillors are proposing the easing staff requirements at cannabis retailers.

• Brazilian agriculture ministry has confirmed hemp cultivation rules coming by May 19.
• Cannabis march in Ecuador has demanded full legalisation and state oversight.
• Innocan Pharma has secured first Mexican patent for cannabis pain relief treatment.
• Cayman Islands is holding a referendum on cannabis possession alongside elections.

• Indonesia’s narcotics agency is set to study the legalisation of medical cannabis.
• Australian cannabis growers are calling for market reform to support local industry.
• Cannabis beverage company has offloaded its Althea brand to Tasmanian Botanics.
• Montu has established cannabis telehealth group chaired by former health minister.

• Botswana starts to move forward with its industrial hemp development scheme to boost industry.
• InterCure reports FY2024 results which includes details on its strong start to 2025.