International Cannabis Weekly: 115

• The SAFE Banking Act passes in the US House of Representatives.
• The ACT becomes first territory in Australia to approve the use of recreational cannabis.
• GW Pharma’s Epidyolex receives EU approval to treat epilepsy.

• WHO, INCB, UNODC hold 5th meeting on cannabis and cannabis-related substances.
• World High Life acquires Love Hemp for US$11.23 million.
• Specialists in Ireland call for an extension to the medical cannabis programme.
• Doctors and MPs urge UK government to widen access to medical cannabis on the NHS.
• German survey shows public attitudes shifting in favour of medical cannabis.
• San Marino begins consultation into legalising recreational cannabis use.
• Greece ramps up efforts to attract foreign investment into domestic cannabis industry.

• Lawmakers push bill to legalise medical cannabis in Wisconsin.
• Utah increases access to state’s medical cannabis programme.
• Texas Department of Public Safety opens applications for medical dispensary licences.
• Changes to New Hampshire’s cannabis legislation aim to increase patient access.
• Majority of Nova Scotians are still buying recreational cannabis on the black market.
• One third of young adult residents in New York City use cannabis.
• Half of the participants in Ontario’s cannabis licence lottery have been disqualified.

• Thailand becomes the first ASEAN nation to develop its own strain of medical cannabis.
• Manipur province in India, is considering legalising medical cannabis.
• Canadian cannabis company eyes hemp cultivation opportunities in China.

• President of Mexico is willing to hold a national consultation on the legalisation of drugs.
• Uruguay completes its first international shipment of medical cannabis.
• Hurlingham province in Buenos Aires, approves cultivation and use of medical cannabis.
• Mexico aims to legalise recreational cannabis in October.

• Dagga Party partners with African Democratic Change in bid for South African election.
• The Moroccan government has approved a study on medical applications of cannabis.
• Lesotho is becoming a major hub of activity for foreign cannabis companies.
• Lebanese lawmaker proposes the legalisation of medical cannabis.

• Studies suggest cannabis may be effective in treating symptoms of anorexia.
• The American Arthritis Association publishes its recommendations on CBD use.

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