International Cannabis Weekly: 419

EU LAW COULD BLOCK GERMAN HEALTH MINISTRY’S PLAN TO BAN TELEMEDICINE FOR CANNABIS HEALTH PRESCRIPTIONS

Telemedicine and access to medical cannabis via online platforms have become a central issue in Germany’s cannabis sector, drawing scrutiny from policymakers and healthcare professionals.

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SRI LANKA’S PRESIDENT SURPRISES WITH PRO-MARKET PIVOT

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WHITE HOUSE EXPLORING ‘ALL OPTIONS’ FOR CANNABIS RESCHEDULING

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• EU is preparing to decide on THC limits and the future of industrial hemp across the continent.
• Curaleaf teams up with Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to improve prescriber education in the UK.
• Aurora Cannabis invests in new German manufacturing facility to strengthen European operations.
• Unions fight to protect workers’ rights for patients using medical cannabis in the UK.
• Rizzle Kicks star partners with UK clinic to raise awareness of men’s mental health through cannabis.
• Leiden coffeeshops request permission to double cannabis stock limits to 1,000 grams.
• Mamedica secures £4.5m funding round led by Casa Verde for UK medical cannabis expansion.
• Astrasana launches AST Premium line of carefully selected cannabis flowers in Switzerland.

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• Texas introduces emergency rules banning hemp sales to anyone under 21 years of age.
• California approves tax relief measures to support struggling cannabis growers statewide.
• Local Minnesota organisations receive grants for cannabis education and community outreach.
• Pelorus Capital Group introduces new growth equity strategy focused on cannabis sector ownership.
• Wana Brands has launched hemp-derived THC edibles and drinks across Georgia.
• Rochester medical dispensary begins recreational cannabis sales to local customers.

• High Tide has announced it is to open three new Canna Cabana retail locations in Ontario.
• Innocan Pharma partners with animal sanctuary to trial CBD injections for injured animals.
• Federal gridlock continues to slow progress despite rising US demand for Canadian cannabis exports.
• BCGEU strike leads to cannabis store shortages across British Columbia warehouses.

• Colombian universities may conduct academic, non-commercial research into medical cannabis.
• Salta council approves new project supporting medicinal cannabis use in Argentina.
• Cannabis company announces $401 million investment in decentralised artificial intelligence solutions.
• Uruguay has officially added CBD products to national healthcare system coverage.

• Neurotech to launch paediatric cannabis drug through Australia’s authorised prescriber network.
• Humacology reports positive outcomes from cannabis studies on women’s health and PTSD treatment.
• Sri Lanka is considering introducing new cannabis policies as part of broader drug reforms.
• Australian Pharmacy Board targets unsafe supply practices of medicinal cannabis products.
• New South Wales government rejects full cannabis overhaul but leaves room for future reform.
• China and Italy have both agreed to fund  major hemp investment project based in Kazakhstan.

• InterCure announces strategic acquisition of ISHI to expand medical cannabis operations in Israel.
• South African lab seeks partner to develop contaminant-free cannabis cultivation research.