International Cannabis Weekly: 452

NSW MOTORISTS WHO USE MEDICINAL CANNABIS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT FEAR OF MAJOR PENALTY

Motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive on New South Wales roads without fear of a severe penalty as the Minns government announces long-awaited reforms.

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FRENCH CBD SECTOR PREPARES LEGAL CHALLENGE OVER GOV CRACKDOWN

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VERTANICAL SECURES FDA BREAKTHROUGH DESIGNATION FOR CANNABIS PAIN DRUG

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• Meta-analysis finds consistent anti-tumour effects of cannabinoids against glioblastoma and breast cancer.
• UK multi-clinic survey finds most medical cannabis patients report improved mental health symptoms.
• Inoholds expands hemp processing operations as industry scales up production capacity.
• Spain and Portugal regions have launched cross-border project to build hemp value chain.
• Does medicinal cannabis need a pharmaceutical rebrand? Read the analysis here.
• German studies continue to support medical cannabis use for chronic pain treatment.
• Canadian cannabis industry trade commissioners strengthen ties during London industry visit.
• New Canopy Growth medical cannabis products have officially launched in Germany.
• Gender disparities in access to medical cannabis revealed in new report from EMJ.

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• Virginia cannabis commission holds first hearing after governor vetoes retail sales bill.
• Kentucky governor expands medical cannabis access while backing broader decriminalisation efforts.
• Los Angeles voters support cannabis tax proposal but remain divided on hotel taxes.
• Alaska lawmakers send cannabis record sealing legislation to governor for approval.
• New cannabis clinic in Montgomery has aims to expand medical cannabis access.
• Washington DC cannabis operators warn proposed tax could threaten fragile market.
• Vermont lawmakers approve modest reforms aimed at improving cannabis market operations.

• Organigram raises revenue outlook following strong performance from Sanity acquisition.
• Ayr Wellness completes transfer of cannabis operations across three US states.
• Nextleaf Solutions reports fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results and progress.
• TerrAscend faces continued uncertainty as DOJ challenges 280E tax refund claim.
• Greenway has reported growth in international cannabis exports and market expansion.
• 1CM has provided an update on arrangement agreement with cannabis operator SNDL.
• Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club seeks enforcement pause pending judicial review outcome.

• Byonge opens partnerships to advance cannabis genetics and molecule development in Brazil.
• Mendoza veterinary project explores medical cannabis treatments for animal health.
• Brazilian medical cannabis imports have surged sixty percent to reach historic record.
• Medical cannabis continues to expand debate around industrial development in Brazil.
• Argentine left-wing coalition introduces new proposal to legalise marijuana nationwide.
• Panama government activates new registration systems for therapeutic cannabis users.

• Japan explores economic opportunities and regulatory developments around industrial hemp.
• TGA launches awareness campaign highlighting unapproved status of medicinal cannabis products.
• New Zealand hemp industry has welcomed new rules as major regulatory milestone.

• South African cannabis market could exceed €15 billion under full legalisation, report claims.
• Stop consulting, start implementing: South Africa’s cannabis industry demands action as businesses suffer.