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“If our prices are no longer attractive to customers in Michigan or from other states, we’re going to lose a lot of those customers.” By Ben Solis, Michigan Advance The leader of the Michigan House of Representatives said Thursday that he expects his Senate counterpart will deliver the votes needed to pass a proposed 24 percent wholesale tax on marijuana, and if not, he says the budget deal would fall apart at the seams. Such a scenario would also lead to a full Michigan government shut down, as House Speaker Matt Hall (R) reiterated that there will not be another continuation budget to keep the lights on if the deal brokered between him, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) falls apart. “This was a revenue source that Winnie Brinks offered in private,” Hall said while speaking to reporters on Thursday. “We took them up on their suggestion of marijuana, and we all made a deal on the budget. Brinks would never make that deal if she can’t perform.” It was now on the Senate to keep up their end of the road funding deal, Hall added. A message seeking comment on the state of the marijuana tax from Brinks’s office was not returned at the time of publication The tax has opposition from some members of the House and Senate, although Hall has said throughout the week that the plan was put forward by Brinks. The tax outlined in House Bill 4951 was initiated in the lower chamber, however, sponsored by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills). That remains to be seen, given that at least one Democrat–Sen. Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor–said that he would not vote for the measure as is. Michigan cannabis industry stakeholders spent Tuesday in Lansing, lobbying lawmakers and rallying in hopes that the Legislature would either walk away from its proposed tax to fund roads or amend the bill to rescue the tax but at a much more palatable rate. On Tuesday, lawmakers worked late into the evening to move implementation bills that would set up passage of a final budget in the coming days. It was during that late-night session that an amendment to the proposed tax emerged in the Senate’s session database that would reduce the proposed tax to just 20 percent. The amendment to House Bill 4951, put forward by state Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) would also tie-bar the bill to Chang’s proposed tax on several tobacco products and levying a tax on e-cigarettes–Senate Bill 582. If it were to gain traction, it could give some comfort to cannabis industry leaders who said the tax in its current proposed form would lead to a shrinking of the industry and job losses, but some opponents to the tax say that the number is still too high and wouldn’t get their votes. Senate Bill 582 is in line with a bill she offered during the previous legislative session which levied an additional 75 mills on top of the tax levied on cigarettes, increasing the wholesale tax on cigars, noncigarette smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and any tobacco product to 57 percent while levying a 57 percent wholesale tax on e-cigarettes. In an interview with Michigan Advance, Chang said the amendment amounted to a concept of a plan, so to speak, and that she was just throwing it out there to see what the appetite was. She was not confident that it would be taken up, or pass even if it did. Two House lawmakers said during an anti-marijuana tax rally held Tuesday that they were working behind the scenes to get that rate reduced. Chang was asked if she’s talked to her colleagues about the amendment, particularly on the House side, but she said she had not. Irwin, who has been a strong critic of the House Republican’s proposed marijuana tax, said the reduction in the rate was an improvement, but not enough to bring him on board. “I think it would still drive a lot of people out of the legal market, still discourage a lot of people from other states who are currently coming here because our prices are advantaged,” Irwin said. “And so if our prices are no longer attractive to customers in Michigan or from other states, we’re going to lose a lot of those customers.” Now is not the time to be levying additional taxes on cannabis, Irwin argued, noting that a black market for the product still exists, and driving people toward that market will lead to a decrease in revenue. That was the sentiment shared by industry advocates at the rally on Tuesday. Irwin also argued that lawmakers should respect the distribution model for cannabis taxes that voters approved when they voted to legalize the drug in 2018. “If we’re going to change that, we certainly should have a three quarters majority to change it as demanded by the Michigan Constitution,” Irwin said. Still, Hall thought that the deal on 24 percent would hold. He was adamant that he thought the initially proposed 32 percent tax on marijuana was too high, and that the House was able to bring that number down. Hall also wondered if the tax would change consumption habits, ultimately affecting the revenue the state could get from it. Chang would not discuss her reasoning behind the amendment other than that it was another option. When asked if the House would concur with the amendment if it somehow passed, Hall was noncommittal and said again that they had a deal. “If they try to change the terms of that deal, we would strip it out and we’d send it back the other way, because there are hundreds of things we could renegotiate in this deal, but then the government would shut down,” Hall said. Michigan Advance reporter Kyle Davidson contributed to this story. This story was first published by Michigan Advance. The post Michigan House Speaker Threatens To Shut Down Government If Marijuana Taxes Aren’t Increased appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

The governor of California has signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—an attempt to consolidate the cannabis industry and prevent youth access to unregulated hemp. After the legislation from Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D) passed the Senate last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed it into law on Thursday. “We are continuing to place the safety of every Californian first,” Newsom said. “For too long, nefarious hemp manufacturers have been exploiting loopholes to make their intoxicating products easily available to our most vulnerable communities—that stops today.” This follows the governor’s emergency order last year that outright prohibited hemp products with any trace amounts of THC from being sold, which industry stakeholders warned would devastate the marketplace. Under the newly signed bill, intoxicating hemp products that meet certain regulatory requirements would be able to be sold at licensed cannabis retailers with age restrictions and testing rules. But it’s unclear how that might ameliorate the hemp industry’s concerns, when adults and patients go to a store with the option to buy a broader array of marijuana products. “Bad actors have abused state and federal law to sell intoxicating hemp products in our State. As the author of legislation that allowed the legal sale of non-intoxicating hemp CBD products, this is absolutely unacceptable,” Aguiar-Curry said. “AB 8 is a result of years of collaboration with this Administration, and I appreciate the Governor’s signature.” “Our first job is to protect our kids and our communities,” she said. “With this bill, we’ll have responsible regulation, increase enforcement, and support struggling legal cannabis businesses against criminal competition.” Nicole Elliott, director of the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), said the legislation represents “a critical step forward for California’s cannabis industry and for consumer safety.” “By closing loopholes around intoxicating hemp products and bringing them under the same strict rules as cannabis, this legislation protects consumers, ensures fair competition for licensed businesses, and strengthens the integrity of our regulated marketplace,” she said. “AB 8 makes it clear that all intoxicating products must be held to the same important standards Californians expect.” The key provisions of the law take effect in January 2028, mandating that consumable hemp products with cannabinoids other that CBD must comply with the state’s current medical and recreational marijuana laws. A Senate analysis of the bill released last month said the measure would ban the sale of “synthetic cannabis products and inhalable cannabis products containing cannabinoids derived from hemp,” place restrictions on incorporating raw hemp extracts into foods and beverages and expand “the authority for state and local enforcement agencies to inspect, seize, and destroy unlawful cannabis products.” This all follows Newsom announcing emergency regulations last year to outlaw hemp products with any “detectable amount of total THC.” Under that move, hemp products that don’t have THC are also limited to five servings per package, and sales are restricted to adults 21 and older. The proposal came less than a month after the state legislature effectively killed a governor-backed bill that would have imposed somewhat similar restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. All told, the newly enacted legislation represents a major paradigm shift in California hemp policy at a time when multiple states, as well as Congress, are considered similar restrictive changes to cannabis laws since hemp was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — In Texas, for example, an effort to ban hemp products with THC failed in the legislature for a second time over the summer during a special session—after the Republican governor vetoed an initial version of the proposal. However, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) did subsequently sign an emergency order to impose age and labeling restrictions on consumable hemp. The head of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has since pushed back against a GOP senator’s “incorrect assertions” about the state’s regulatory compliance with federal hemp laws. But he’s also signaling that changes may be coming to measure “total THC” to determine the legality of hemp products in a way that some stakeholders worry could negatively impact the industry. At the congressional level, bipartisan House lawmakers recently criticized attempts to ban hemp THC products, arguing that it would “deal a fatal blow” to the industry and, as currently included in a spending bill, violates congressional rules. To that end, the members say there are plans in the works to introduce an alternative measure to regulate the market. Dozens of hemp farmers from Kentucky also recently urged their state’s senior U.S. senator, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), to back off from his push to recriminalize some products that are derived from their crops. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), for his part, recently cautioned that the cannabis policy movement has “swung hard on the prohibitionist side” amid the ongoing debate over intoxicating hemp products. And he worries that, if things go awry, the hemp market could be decimated “within the next two weeks.” Asked about recent conversations with McConnell and Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Paul said “we’ve been working diligently” with the staff “trying to reach a compromise.” Meanwhile, back in California, the governor has signed legislation to delay a marijuana tax hike for three years. Newsom, in keeping with his recent parody of President Donald Trump’s social media style, separately joked on Wednesday that he’s assuming the role of “leader of the free world” in light of the federal government shutdown—and part of his platform will be to legalize marijuana. Image element courtesy of Gage Skidmore. The post California Governor Signs Bill To Integrate Hemp And Marijuana Markets After Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoids Outside Of Dispensaries appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

An Oregon marijuana business has filed a new federal lawsuit against the state, challenging the constitutionality of laws prohibiting interstate cannabis commerce. After filing an initial suit in 2022—and later withdrawing it amid expectations of unspecified “big things” coming—the cannabis wholesaler Jefferson Packing House (JPH) filed a revised complaint on Wednesday with the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. The latest suit is lengthier than the original, and it makes additional arguments about the alleged illegality of state laws barring marijuana and hemp businesses from exporting products across state lines. At issue in the case is the Dormant Commerce Clause (DCC) of the U.S. Constitution, which generally prevents states from imposing restrictions on interstate commerce in order to ensure competitiveness in the open market. While marijuana remains federally illegal, the plaintiffs assert that the DCC still precludes Oregon from imposing trade restrictions between states. “Oregon law harms JPH by increasing its operating costs and preventing it from taking advantage of economies of scale,” the filing states, adding that state statute also harms the business with respect to hemp, which was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. Barring exports of marijuana and hemp puts JPH “at a competitive disadvantage in the market,” the complaint says, because it can’t source cannabis products from out of state and can’t ship products outside of Oregon, “both of which limit its customer base and ability to offer a complete range of products at the best prices.” State law “discriminates against interstate commerce by nakedly prohibiting such commerce, without any legitimate, non-protectionist purpose, and is therefore prohibited by the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution,” it says. “There is no constitutionally adequate reason for Oregon, or any other State, to bar the import or export” marijuana or hemp. “Attempting to appease the perceived enforcement priorities of the federal government to induce the DOJ to continue its policy of non-enforcement of state-legal marijuana activities (which violate federal law equally as much as interstate commerce in marijuana) implicates fatal separation of powers concerns, as only Congress can authorize the States to regulate interstate commerce, not the DOJ, an agency of the executive branch.” Therefore, JPH is requesting that the court declare state law prohibiting interstate commerce unconstitutional, enjoin the state from enforcing the law and pay legal fees associated with the lawsuit. In a blog post about the case, attorney Vince Sliwoski of the firm Harris Sliwoski said that, if the plaintiffs were to prevail in the suit, “Oregon would have the right to appeal, of course, and likely would; and it’s possible the Ninth Circuit would take up the case. The final stop would be the U.S. Supreme Court, though a very small percentage of federal cases get that far.” But this is the second time JPH has attempted to overturn the state law and gain the right to engage in interstate commerce, which was technically legalized in Oregon under a bill signed by then-Gov. Kate Brown (D) in 2019. That law stipulates, however, that allowing for imports and exports of cannabis across state lines is contingent on a change in federal policy. Lawyers for the state previously asked the court to dismiss the earlier case, asserting that JPH lacked standing. In a motion, they wrote that because federal law also prohibits the export of cannabis products, the company’s “alleged injuries are not likely to be addressed by the relief that it is seeking.” Further, they argued the DCC does not apply as the lawsuit describes it. “That doctrine prohibits states from treating interstate and intrastate commerce differently,” the state’s filing said. “Here, however, there is no interstate commerce to treat differently.” A reply last March from Jefferson, however, contended that the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) “did not ‘eliminate’ commerce in marijuana any more than a criminal statute ‘eliminates’ the act or conduct it forbids.” It remains unclear what might have led the company to drop its prior legal challenge. Federal rescheduling of marijuana—as is currently being contemplated by the Trump administration—would conceivably allow some cross-border cannabis trade, at least of any medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but it’s unlikely a Schedule III designation in itself would allow state-licensed cannabis businesses to broadly engage in interstate commerce. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Oregon, California and Washington State have each enacted laws related to interstate cannabis commerce in recent years. In 2022, a federal appellate court ruled that Maine’s law prohibiting non-residents from owning medical marijuana businesses in the state violated the DCC. Some experts believe the same rationale invalidating the residency restrictions comes into play with state-level bans on marijuana imports and exports. Disallowing imports and exports of medical cannabis between consenting states could be construed as similarly protectionist and unconstitutional, the thinking goes. Separately in Oregon, the governor and other state officials are asking a federal appeals court to reverse a judge’s decision blocking a voter-approved law to require licensed marijuana businesses to enter into labor peace agreements with workers and mandate that employers remain neutral in discussions around unionization. Read the Oregon cannabis interstate commerce legal complaint below: Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer. The post Oregon Marijuana Business Files New Lawsuit Challenging Ban On Interstate Cannabis And Hemp Commerce appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

Medical marijuana patients with chronic pain overwhelmingly agree the cannabis is an effective, long-term treatment option—with one in three saying it has helped them to eliminate the use of prescription drugs—according to a new poll. The survey from the medical marijuana certification company Green Health Docs, which involved interviews with 1,450 patients nationwide, asked a variety of questions about how cannabis impacts their chronic pain. Eight-six percent said that cannabis improved their pain at least moderately, with 56 percent saying they say “significant” reductions in pain. Nearly half of respondents—48 percent—said they were using prescription pain medications before trying marijuana. After using cannabis, 35 percent stopped all prescription pain medications, 15 percent stopped using some and 12 percent reduced their dosage or frequency. Fewer than one in five (18 percent) reported no change in prescription pain medication consumption following the initiation of medical cannabis use. “Many participants highlighted the lower risk of overdose compared to opioids, a more manageable side-effect profile, and the flexibility of different product formats,” the polling report from Green Health Docs says. “These factors explain why so many choose cannabis as a safer long-term strategy.” Almost a fourth of patients in the survey (73 percent) said they rely on use of marijuana to relieve pain on a daily basis, and most also said they believe cannabis to be a viable long-term solution for managing chronic pain—with just over one percent saying they disagree with that notion. “Respondents frequently described secondary benefits, such as better sleep, increased mobility, and reduced anxiety,” Dr. Anand Dugar of Green Health Docs said. “These improvements compound to make a meaningful difference in day-to-day life.” This represents one of the latest pieces of evidence that marijuana can serve as an effective substitute for opioids in pain management treatment. Another study, published in the journal Pain Management in August, determined that “co-prescription of cannabinoids may enable patients to reduce their opioid consumption prescribed for chronic benign pain.” Earlier this year, a different study in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that, among drug users who experience chronic pain, daily cannabis use was linked to a higher likelihood of quitting the use of opioids—especially among men. A study published late last year also found that legalizing medical cannabis appeared to significantly reduce monetary payments from opioid manufacturers to doctors who specialize in pain, with authors finding “evidence that this decrease is due to medical marijuana becoming available as a substitute” for prescription painkillers. Other recent research also showed a decline in fatal opioid overdoses in jurisdictions where marijuana was legalized for adults. That study found a “consistent negative relationship” between legalization and fatal overdoses, with more significant effects in states that legalized cannabis earlier in the opioid crisis. Authors estimated that recreational marijuana legalization “is associated with a decrease of approximately 3.5 deaths per 100,000 individuals.” “Our findings suggest that broadening recreational marijuana access could help address the opioid epidemic,” that report said. “Previous research largely indicates that marijuana (primarily for medical use) can reduce opioid prescriptions, and we find it may also successfully reduce overdose deaths.” Another recently published report into prescription opioid use in Utah following the state’s legalization of medical marijuana found that the availability of legal cannabis both reduced opioid use by patients with chronic pain and helped drive down prescription overdose deaths statewide. Overall, results of the study indicated that “cannabis has a substantial role to play in pain management and the reduction of opioid use,” it said. Yet another study, published in 2023, linked medical marijuana use to lower pain levels and reduced dependence on opioids and other prescription medications. And another, published by the American Medical Association (AMA) last February, found that chronic pain patients who received medical marijuana for longer than a month saw significant reductions in prescribed opioids. About one in three chronic pain patients reported using cannabis as a treatment option, according to a 2023 AMA-published report. Most of that group said they used cannabis as a substitute for other pain medications, including opioids. Other research published that year found that letting people buy CBD legally significantly reduced opioid prescription rates, leading to 6.6 percent to 8.1 percent fewer opioid prescriptions. A 2022 research paper that analyzed Medicaid data on prescription drugs, meanwhile, found that legalizing marijuana for adult use was associated with “significant reductions” in the use of prescription drugs for the treatment of multiple conditions. A 2023 report linked state-level medical marijuana legalization to reduced opioid payouts to doctors—another datapoint suggesting that patients use cannabis as an alternative to prescription drugs when given legal access. Researchers in another study, published last year, looked at opioid prescription and mortality rates in Oregon, finding that nearby access to retail marijuana moderately reduced opioid prescriptions, though they observed no corresponding drop in opioid-related deaths. Other recent research also indicates that cannabis may be an effective substitute for opioids in terms of pain management. A report published recently in the journal BMJ Open, for instance, compared medical marijuana and opioids for chronic non-cancer pain and found that cannabis “may be similarly effective and result in fewer discontinuations than opioids,” potentially offering comparable relief with a lower likelihood of adverse effects. Separate research published found that more than half (57 percent) of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain said cannabis was more effective than other analgesic medications, while 40 percent reported reducing their use of other painkillers since they began using marijuana. The post Medical Marijuana Effectively Treats Chronic Pain And Helps Patients Reduce Prescription Drug Use, Survey Shows appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

A Florida court has ruled that police cannot search a person’s vehicle based only on the smell of marijuana. The District Court of Appeal of Florida Second District on Wednesday issued an opinion, authored by Judge Nelly Khouzam, overturning a lower court decision that upheld the “plain smell doctrine” that has long permitted cannabis odor to be used as a pretense for vehicle searches. The policy was challenged in district court after a man had his probation revoked when police pulled over a car he was in, claimed to smell marijuana, forced the occupants to exit the vehicle to conduct a search and discovered cannabis and pills. But while it might have made sense in the past to use cannabis odor as a pretext for a search when it was strictly prohibited, the state’s laws have “fundamentally” changed, the appellate court said, referencing the legalization of hemp and medical marijuana in Florida. “For generations, cannabis was illegal in all forms—thereby rendering its distinct odor immediately indicative of criminal activity. But several legislative amendments over the years have fundamentally changed its definition and regulation,” it said. “The cumulative result is that cannabis is now legal to possess in multiple forms, depending on discrete characteristics such as where it was procured or its chemical concentration by weight.” “We are obligated under well-established constitutional principles to give meaning and effect to the legislature’s significant amendments to cannabis regulation,” the opinion, first reported by News Service of Florida, said. “In light of significant legislative amendments to the definition and regulation of cannabis, its mere odor can no longer establish that it is ‘immediately apparent’ that the substance is contraband. Accordingly, the plain smell doctrine can no longer establish probable cause based solely on the odor of cannabis. Rather, we now align the Fourth Amendment analysis for cannabis with the test that applies to other suspected contraband, such that its odor is a valid factor to be considered along with all others under the totality of the circumstances.” The court also said the issue is a question of “great public importance” for the Florida Supreme Court to look at and eventually resolve. Cannabis reform enjoys majority support in Florida, according to multiple polls that led up to a vote on an adult-use legalization ballot initiative last year. It ultimately fell short of the steep 60 percent threshold for passage, and part of the opposition came from the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) and the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). But amid the state-level legalization movement, courts and lawmakers have grappled with how to revising policing policies to comply with laws permitting cannabis for medical or recreational use. In June, for example, Chicago police officials announced an update to city law enforcement guidance to discourage officers from searching vehicles based merely on the smell of raw, unburnt marijuana. The revised policy came amid efforts to respond to a state Supreme Court ruling late last year that said police are justified in searching a vehicle if they smell raw marijuana. Advocates and some lawmakers say the ruling is incongruous with a separate high court decision a few months earlier that found that the smell of burnt cannabis was insufficient cause to search a vehicle. In May, a House committee in Illinois had an initial hearing on a Senate-passed bill that would clarify that police may not stop or detain drivers, or search their vehicles, based solely on the smell of cannabis. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Critics of the use of marijuana odor as probable cause for vehicle stops and searches argue that that police disproportionately enforce drug laws against Black Americans and other people of color, and allowing stops based on the claimed smell of cannabis could increase enforcement bias. A number of other states have passed laws around the smell of cannabis to justify police searches. Prior to legalization taking effect in Maryland, for example, Gov. Wes Moore (D) allowed a bill to become law that prevents police from using the odor or possession of cannabis alone as the basis of a search. GOP lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to reverse that policy. The Minnesota Supreme Court also ruled last year that police can’t use the smell of cannabis alone to justify vehicle searches—a ruling that has since been codified by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz (D). And in New York in May, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a budget bill into law that notably does not include a controversial marijuana provision she proposed that would have allowed police to use the smell of marijuana as probable cause that a driver is impaired and then force them to take a drug test. Amendments by lawmakers removed the provision, which a coalition of 60 reform groups had argued in a letter to Hochul and top lawmakers would “repeat some of the worst harms of the War on Drugs” and allow law enforcement to “restart unconstitutional racial profiling of drivers.” Photo elements courtesy of rawpixel and Philip Steffan. The post Florida Court Blocks Police From Using The Smell Of Marijuana Alone To Search Vehicles appeared first on Marijuana Moment. 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Lawmakers in New York are revisiting the possibility of reforming the state’s laws related to psychedelics, convening a hearing to take testimony about the potential health benefits psilocybin. On Tuesday, the Assembly Health Committee spent hours discussing the the medical value of the main ingredient in so-called “magic mushrooms,” with numerous experts and advocates speaking about the issue as legislators weighed the science and possible regulations of the novel therapy. The chairwoman of the panel, Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D), introduced a bill to legalize psilocybin for adults last year, provided they obtain a permit after undergoing a health screening and educational course. “The committee is very interested in hearing the testimony to see what we can do about perhaps making [psychedelics] legal and appropriate for medical providers to dispense a product that they, frankly, have been acknowledging is effective for their patients, but have been unable in New York to legally prescribe it,” she said. The GOP ranking member of the committee, Assemblymember Josh Jensen (R), said in opening remarks that “certainly with the fast pace of the session in Albany, any chance we have to gather subject matter experts and talk about some of the more nuanced aspects of policy we may take up in coming legislative sessions, is critically important for the development of better public policy.” Joseph McKay, a retired New York City firefighter who was at the World Trade Center on 9/11, told lawmakers at the hearing that psilocybin “gave me my life back” after enduring “excruciating” pain from cluster headaches. “The truth is that so many people in New York are already buying and using psilocybin, but they’re doing so with no regulations on what they’re purchasing and no education on how to safely use the medication,” McKay said, as reported by Gothamist. “New York needs a system where people can purchase safe and regulated psilocybin with law-abiding people, including first responders and health care professionals.” Paulin, the committee chair, said in a press release that the expert testimony from the hearing “makes it clear that psilocybin shows great promise for treating debilitating conditions like cluster headaches, depression, PTSD and chronic pain, which have been resistant to traditional therapies.” “As we consider legislation to expand access in New York, our priority must be establishing framework that maximizes safety and ensures proper oversight for patients and providers,” she said. The lawmaker added that “too many New Yorkers are suffering from mental health conditions and chronic pain without adequate relief.” “It’s time for us to explore how we can safely expand access to this therapy while protecting public health,” Paulin said. “We have an obligation to pursue every avenue that could bring relief to those who are struggling with debilitating conditions.” New York legislators have taken special interest in psychedelics reform in recent sessions. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — For example, in January, Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal (D) filed legislation calling for the legalization of certain entheogenic substances such as psilocybin and ibogaine for adults 21 and older. The bill would amend state statute to make legal the “possession, use, cultivation, production, creation, analysis, gifting, exchange, or sharing by or between natural persons of twenty-one years of age or older of a natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogen.” DMT, ibogaine, mescaline, psilocybin and psilocyn would fall under the definition of “natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogens” that would be legalized by the bill. Rosenthal’s measure was introduced just days after another New York lawmaker, Sen. Nathalia Fernandez (D), prefiled a measure that would legalize psilocybin therapy for patients with qualifying conditions. Under that proposal, people could receive psilocybin treatment from a certified facilitator in a clinical setting, or at their home if they’re unable to travel. Patients and facilitators would receive protections against state-level prosecution. Fernandez also filed an earlier version of the bill last session, but it did not move out of committee either. Only minor technical changes have been made in the latest iteration. Bicameral New York lawmakers said at a briefing last year that there was a “real chance” that legislation to legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy would advance through committee, emphasizing that delaying action would “neglect” many “people who need help” with certain mental health conditions. That did not ultimately materialize, however. “We’re in a mental health crisis, and so we need every tool that’s available to us,” Assemblymember Pat Burke (D), who sponsored another bill to create a psilocybin therapy pilot program for 10,000 people, said. He added that “we’re here to turn the page” on the broader drug war. The post New York Lawmakers Hold Hearing Psilocybin’s Medical Benefits Amid Broader Debate Over Psychedelics Reform appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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Keeping with his recent parody of President Donald Trump’s social media style, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said on Wednesday that he’s assuming the role of “leader of the free world” in light of the federal government shutdown—and part of his platform will be to legalize marijuana. People will be “high on patriotism,” he said in a post on X. As Congress continues to struggle to reach an agreement on government funding legislation, Newsom took another opportunity to poke fun at the president, whom he’s routinely goaded with social media posts mimicking Trump’s rhetoric over recent weeks. “GOOD NEWS PATRIOTS! WITH WASHINGTON SHUT DOWN, I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, AM NOW THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD,” the governor said, while listing legislative priorities that include universal health care, employment opportunities, free eggs, hair gel subsidies and a plan to “LEGALIZE CANNABIS!” “CRIME WILL STAY LOW AND EVERYONE WILL BE HIGH ON PATRIOTISM,” Newsom said on his X account, parroting Trump’s use of all-caps social media posts. “AND NO MORE TICKETMASTER FEES (FOR THE SWIFTIES, FEES STAY FOR KID ROCK!) THEY WILL CHANT USA! USA! BECAUSE WE WILL BE BACK AND “HOTTER” THAN EVER BEFORE. THANK YOU!” GOOD NEWS PATRIOTS! WITH WASHINGTON SHUT DOWN, I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, AM NOW THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD. MY PLATFORM IS VERY SIMPLE: HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS (NO MEASLES!), FREE SCHOOL MEALS (WOW PUDDING FOR EVERYONE), FREE CHILDCARE (THE MOMS LOVE ME! MORE BABIES!!)… — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) October 1, 2025 Newsom was one of the first high-profile politicians to endorse legalization years before voters in his state moved forward with the reform. Of course, the post on Wednesday isn’t meant to be taken seriously. Rather, it’s meant to replicate Trump’s boastful social media strategy. The post came on the same day that a California law the governor approved took effect that delays a tax hike on marijuana sales for three years. With respect to the president, Trump said in late August that he would soon be making a decision on a proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). He previously endorsed the reform on the campaign trail, but he was less clear in recent comments about where he stands on the policy proposal. Rescheduling would not legalize marijuana, however, as the California governor jokingly said he would accomplish as “leader of the free world.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — While a decision on rescheduling remains pending, Trump did share a post on social media over the weekend that touted the health benefits of hemp-derived CBD, particular for seniors. One of Trump’s longtime advisors, Roger Stone, subsequently said that his administration has an opportunity to move forward with marijuana rescheduling—or, even broader legalization—in a way that Democrats who regularly tout the reform failed to achieve when they controlled the White House and Congress. Meanwhile, the Republican Senate sponsor of a bipartisan cannabis banking bill said recently that Trump rescheduling marijuana would be an “important domino” to advance his legislation. Image element courtesy of Gage Skidmore. The post Gavin Newsom Jokes He’ll Legalize Marijuana As ‘Leader Of The Free World’ And Get People ‘High On Patriotism’ Amid Federal Shutdown appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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Oregon officials are asking a federal appeals court to reverse a judge’s ruling that struck down a voter-approved law to require licensed marijuana businesses to enter into labor peace agreements with workers and mandate that employers remain neutral in discussions around unionization. In a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit last week, attorneys for Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D), Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) and Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s (OLCC) Dennis Doherty and Craig Prins urged a review of the “constitutional challenge” to the state law. The officials previously provided notice that they’d be contesting the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon decision back in June. After two marijuana businesses—Bubble’s Hash and Ascend Dispensary—initially filed a lawsuit in the district court challenging the implementation of Measure 119, a federal judge sided with the plaintiffs, finding that the law unconstitutionally restricts free speech and violates the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Under the currently paused law, a marijuana businesses that was unable to provide proof of a labor peace agreement could have been subject a denial or revocation of their license. “The challenged law is constitutional because it does not in fact prohibit employers from expressing their views on any topic including unionization, and it therefore does not conflict either with the First Amendment’s free-speech guarantee or with any substantive protection in the NLRA,” the latest filing, first reported by Law360, says. “But even if it does affect employers’ freedom of expression, that effect is permissible under the NLRA because that federal law does not affirmatively protect employer expression at all.” “Further, to the extent the federal law does protect employer expression on unionization, it leaves room to accommodate local interests in tightly regulating the marijuana market, which Congress intended to be tightly regulated,” it continues. “And any effect on expression is also permissible under the First Amendment because that effect is limited to commercial speech and survives intermediate scrutiny.” In an order in May, the district court judge walked through various components of the legal arguments from both sides and ultimately agreed that the Oregon law is preempted by the NLRA, which is meant to provide protections for workers who want to unionize—but specifically preserves the right for “uninhibited, robust, and wide-open debate in labor disputes.” By mandating neutrality from employers in labor discussions, that constitutes a violation of the NLRA, the judge ruled. But the state is asserting that the federal circuit court “should reverse the district court’s judgment, and it should remand the case with instructions to enter judgment for defendants on the preemption and First Amendment claims.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — On the question of whether the law violates First Amendment protections under the U.S. Constitution, the cannabis companies argued that “Measure 119 is a content-based restriction on speech that is subject to strict scrutiny, and that Defendants fail to provide a compelling government interest requiring this restriction.” Measure 119 passed with about 57 percent of the vote last November. A regional chapter of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)—UFCW Local 555—had submitted more than 160,000 signatures to qualify the measure for ballot placement last year. During the Oregon legislature’s 2023 session, lawmakers declined to enact a bill containing similar provisions. UFCW lobbied for that legislation, and it decided to mount a campaign to let voters decide on the issue this year after that effort failed. UFCW pressed legislators to enact a bill to codify the labor protections in 2023. And after it was effectively killed by a top House Democrat, it announced that it would be leading a recall effort to oust him. Read the federal court filing in the Oregon marijuana labor laws case below: Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer. The post Oregon Officials Ask Federal Court To Reverse Ruling That Blocked Marijuana Industry Labor Law Approved By Voters appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

The head of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is pushing back against a GOP senator’s “incorrect assertions” about the state’s regulatory compliance with federal hemp laws. But he’s also signaling that changes may be coming to measure “total THC” to determine the legality of hemp products in a way that some stakeholders worry could negatively impact the industry. After the legislature failed to pass a controversial bill to ban hemp products containing any amount of THC during two special sessions following the governor’s veto of a similar measure earlier this year, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an executive order to impose certain restrictions on the market. In response, the sponsor of the ban bill, Sen. Charles Perry (R), sent a letter to TDA and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requesting what he desribed as “narrowly tailored” changes to the state’s hemp laws. Specifically, he said he wanted the crop and its derivatives to be tested for total THC content—including THCA—rather than just delta-9 THC, to determine legal status. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) was somewhat critical of Perry’s characterization of current state hemp laws, emphasizing in a press release on Wednesday that “since day one of Texas’ hemp program, my top priority has been making sure our farmers follow the law but still have the freedom to succeed.” “I have responded to Senator Perry’s incorrect assertions to clarify that we wrote our rules to match the [U.S. Department of Agriculture] final rule,” he said. “I’m proud to say Texas requires tough, reliable lab testing that protects consumers and keeps our program honest. There are no regulatory loopholes for hemp grown in Texas under my watch.” However, the department appeared to suggest that Perry’s request for a change in THC measurements was a policy that’s being implemented. “TDA’s hemp program is built to mirror federal law and USDA requirements. Key safeguards include: Strict Testing Standards: All hemp must be tested using post-decarboxylation methods, which measure both delta-9 THC and THC-A to ensure total THC stays below the federally mandated 0.3 percent limit.” Existing federal statute stipulates that hemp is defined as cannabis containing a “delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.” Adding THCA to the total THC standard, as Perry has called for and as the agriculture commissioner signaled is being implemented, would be cause for concern for manufacturers and retailers of certain consumable hemp products. “Texas hemp producers need straight answers, steady rules, and a fair shake in the marketplace,” Miller said. “That’s why I’m working shoulder to shoulder with Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Speaker Burrows to ensure our hemp industry continues to thrive. While also protecting our farmers, we aim to keep the bar high and continue to set the national standard for responsible hemp production and regulation.” In his letter to Perry, Miller wrote, “I appreciate the sentiment behind your message and agree there are many issues with the Hemp Program in the State of Texas.” “I do not believe the issues arise out of the Hemp rules adopted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA),” he said. “Also, as you well know, the TDA regulates the industrial hemp side of the Hemp Program in Texas.” “With reference to the other definition changes requested in your letter, TDA would point out that the definitions are the same as the definitions in the adopted USDA final rule. With the exception of the word “total” in some definitions we will review. Also, TDA does not have a definition of Marijuana in our rules: however, the definition contained in your letter without the strikes is the definition in the final USDA rule. TDA is committed to requiring producers to adhere to both the USDA final rule and the State of Texas’ statutes and rules regarding the production of Hemp in Texas. TDA believes any THC-A Hemp Flower being produced is in violation of the USDA Rule and Texas’ Rule regarding Hemp production. TDA is aware there are cannabis/marijuana programs that allow for the legal production of cannabis/marijuana, and these producers may be using these programs as a ‘loophole’ to manufacture and sell their product as legal consumable ‘Hemp.'” He added that head shops “selling cannabis flower in Texas are not getting that flower from a Texas producer who is producing Hemp in compliance with the USDA Rule and the State of Texas Rule.” And in the view of TDA, “the cannabis flower is being brought in from another state or being grown in violation of the Texas Statutes and Rules.” Jonathan Miller, general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, told Marijuana Moment that “there’s been a lot of concern from from the industry, starting with the governor’s emergency order.” “The question is, will this measurement of THCA apply to final products?” he said. “I think [the commissioner’s] focus is on hemp in the field. And if that is the case, then this announcement just states the status quo that we’ve already known. But if this is going to be taken to the next step, and final products will be held to the same total THC guideline, then it certainly would have a dramatic effect on the THCA industry.” Heather Fazio, director of the advocacy group Texas Cannabis Policy Center, told Marijuana Moment that the commissioner’s letter “makes important clarifications in his recent letter to Senator Perry.” “Hopefully this resolves the senator’s concerns about hemp being grown in Texas. The next agency we hope to hear from is DSHS, which also received a letter from Senator Perry,” she said. “DSHS indicates on their website that they are in the process of beginning another round of rulemaking to establish regulations in line with the governor’s executive order.” (Disclosure: Fazio supports Marijuana Moment’s work via monthly Patreon pledges.) — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — While the governor vetoed legislation championed by Perry and the lieutenant governor to ban all hemp products containing THC, he did sign the executive order last month to set age limits to prevent youth access. 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Federal officials are calling marijuana a “deadly” drug—touting their efforts to seize it and other illegal substances—while also warning that possessing cannabis, even for medical use, carries “serious consequences.” As President Donald Trump considers a cannabis rescheduling proposal—and after he posted a video on the health benefits of CBD—the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are sending a conflicting message about cannabis. In a press release about an August “surge” in drug seizures that was sent out on Tuesday, DHS said that CBP, as part of its “mission to stop harmful drugs from entering the United States,” was announcing that “seizures of deadly drugs—including fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana—increased substantially from July to August.” That rhetoric as it concerns marijuana departs from how most people view and compare the plant with the other listed substances that can be associated with overdose deaths. By the federal government’s own admission in the past, cannabis has not on its own caused a fatal overdose. “Cartels are increasingly desperate to keep doing business, but the Trump Administration is stopping their deadly operations,” CBP said. While looping together marijuana and drugs like fentanyl might raise eyebrows, cartel-related crime associated with cannabis has been a consistent talking point in Congress. In fact, it was the subject of a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, & Accountability hearing last month that focused on a so-called “invasion” of Chinese and Mexican cartels via illicit cannabis operations. “Secretary Noem and the Department of Homeland Security are fulfilling President Trump’s promise to make America safe again by dismantling drug cartels and stopping the flow of deadly drugs into American communities,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. “Thanks to President Trump, fewer American families will be torn apart by addiction, fewer lives will be lost to overdoses, and fewer profits will go to violent cartels.” Separately, CBP posted a reminder on social media on Tuesday that cautioned travelers against bringing cannabis across the border. “Attention, travelers! Did you know that marijuana is still a controlled substance under U.S. federal law?” it said. “This means that selling, possessing, producing, or distributing both medical and recreational cannabis is illegal!” Attention, travelers! Did you know that marijuana is still a controlled substance under U.S. federal law? This means that selling, possessing, producing, or distributing both medical and recreational cannabis is illegal! Think twice before crossing the border with marijuana.… pic.twitter.com/i0ufyMyulV — CBP (@CBP) September 30, 2025 “Think twice before crossing the border with marijuana. Doing so could lead to serious consequences like seizure, hefty fines, or even arrest!” it said. “Plus, it might affect your ability to enter the U.S. Stay informed and safe and #KnowBeforeYouGo.” The messages from DHS and CBP aren’t entirely surprising, as the agencies have maintained a staunch criminalization mentality when it comes to cannabis even amid reconsideration of the federal scheduling of marijuana and other comments from the president suggesting that there are outsized penalties for possession and use of the plant. Back in January, for example, DHS and CBP urged a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from licensed New Mexico marijuana businesses who claimed the agencies have been unconstitutionally seizing state-regulated marijuana products and detaining industry workers at interior checkpoints. CBP’s actions against state-legal marijuana business has also received pushback from other members in Congress as well. In 2023, the agency also published an overview of issues related to the non-intoxicating cannabinoid CBD, warning that such products remain unregulated and may contain concentrations of THC that could show up in a drug test for employees. However, CBP did update its workplace policy last year, narrowing the window of employment ineligibility over past marijuana use from two years to three months. A GOP senator subsequently called on the agency to reverse that decision. Photo courtesy of Philip Steffan. The post Feds Call Marijuana A ‘Deadly’ Drug And Say Even Medical Cannabis Has ‘Serious Consequences’ appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

Three months into a major marijuana tax hike in California, a new law putting a pause on the increase has officially taken effect. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the tax relief legislation from Assemblymember Matt Haney (D) late last month. Now, as of Wednesday, consumers will not be paying the increased excise tax—at least until October 2028. “We’re rolling back this cannabis tax hike so the legal market can continue to grow, consumers can access safe products, and our local communities see the benefits,” Newsom said at the time of the bill signing. Haney said that “California’s cannabis economy can bring enormous benefits to our state, but only if our legal industry is given a fair chance to compete against the untaxed and unregulated illegal market.” “AB 564 helps level the playing field,” he said. “It protects California jobs, keeps small businesses open, and ensures that our legal cannabis market can grow and thrive the way voters intended.” State officials announced in June that the cannabis excise tax rate would increase from 15 percent to 19 percent on July 1, prompting concern from industry stakeholders and consumer advocates. Newsom previously supported including a tax freeze in a budget trailer bill, but that didn’t come to fruition. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D) also backed the delay, but Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D) reportedly blocked it from the budget legislation. Before being amended in committee, the newly enacted legislation’s pause of the cannabis tax increase would have been in effect until June 30, 2030. After that, on a biennial basis, regulators would adjust the tax rate “by a percentage that will generate an amount of revenue that would have been collected pursuant to the cultivation tax imposed prior to its discontinuation, as specified, not to exceed 19 percent,” according to a summary. The Senate Appropriations Committee, however, moved to shorten the period that the reduction will be in effect, to October 2028. The new law will make it so the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), working with the Department of Finance, will be required to “adjust the cannabis excise tax rate upon purchasers of cannabis or cannabis products” based on the “additional percentage of the gross receipts of any retail sale by a cannabis retailer that the department estimates will generate an amount of revenue equivalent to the amount that would have been collected in the previous fiscal year,” the text says. The department will need to “estimate the amount of revenue that would have been collected in the previous fiscal year pursuant to the weight-based cultivation tax” and “estimate this amount by projecting the revenue from weight-based cultivation taxes that would have been collected in the previous calendar year based on information available to the department.” “The specific goal of the cannabis excise tax rate reduction is to provide immediate tax relief to the cannabis industry,” the measure states. “The efficacy of this goal may be measured by the Legislature by the amount of gain or loss in cannabis excise tax revenues resulting from the cannabis excise tax rate reduction allowed by this act.” It also mandates that CDTFA, on or before December 1, 2026 and each subsequent year the California “submit a report to the Legislature…detailing the amount of gain or loss in cannabis excise tax revenues resulting from the cannabis excise tax rate reduction allowed by this act.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Meanwhile, a leading veterans group is calling on the governor to sign a bill that would streamline research on marijuana and psychedelics. The legislation from Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D) would empower the Research Advisory Panel of California (RAPC) to expedite reviews of research proposals for cannabis on marijuana and psychedelics, through January 2028. California officials are also inviting research proposals for a second round of grants under a program meant to better educate the public on the state’s marijuana law and help policymakers make informed decisions on the issue. In June, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the recipients of over $52 million in community reinvestment grants to nonprofits and local health departments, also funded by marijuana tax revenue. That marked the seventh round of cannabis-funded California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) under the state program. Legalization in California has created a number of new grant programs aimed at addressing the consequences of marijuana prohibition and attempting to nurture a strong, well-regulated legal industry. California’s Supreme Court separately delivered a victory for the state’s marijuana program in June, rescinding a lower court ruling in a case that suggested federal prohibition could be used locally to undermine the cannabis market. The state Supreme Court ruling also came just weeks after California officials unveiled a report on the current status and future of the state’s marijuana market—with independent analysts hired by regulators concluding that the federal prohibition on cannabis that prevents interstate commerce is meaningfully bolstering the illicit market. The governor did sign a bill in 2022 that would have empowered him to enter into interstate cannabis commerce agreements with other legal states, but that power was incumbent upon federal guidance or an assessment from the state attorney general that sanctioned such activity. Meanwhile, a California Senate committee recently declined to advance a bipartisan bill that would have created a psilocybin pilot program for military veterans and former first responders. The post California Marijuana Tax Cut Officially Takes Effect, With Planned Increase Delayed Through At Least 2028 appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net