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- Rhode Island - United States Recreational cannabis possession and sale legalised…
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26th May 2022
- Australia: The Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia (MCIA) has published a road map on the opportunities for the cannabis sector in the country. The document is a result of research conducted by the MCIA for the Victorian government Department of Jobs, Precincts, and Regions (DJPR), and it analyses the impact of the Victorian government’s Medical Cannabis Industry Development Plan (IDP). It sums up the current challenges and opportunities for growth of the sector.
26th May 2022
- Italy: The Decree on Officinal Plants entered into force last week and it subjects cannabis flower and leaf extraction intended for the production of medicinal products to the Narcotics Law. The text of the decree is vague and open to different interpretations; in fact, authorities might interpret it in a way that would ban the sale of hemp flowers and/or the extraction of hemp flowers and leaves. However, the Hemp Law has more authority than the decree, making it difficult for authorities to interpret the decree in these ways.
26th May 2022
- Argentina: The bill establishing a regulatory framework for medical cannabis and industrial hemp was published today (26th May) in the Official Gazette, entering into force. The government will now have 180 days to issue regulations that further develop the law, such as setting out the maximum allowed THC content in hemp. More detailed insights into the impact of said bill on Argentina’s legal framework can be found in our latest regulatory report.
26th May 2022
Costa Rica: An amendment to the hemp and medicinal cannabis law, eliminating the need for a licence for cultivation, production and sale, has come into force, leaving only the need for authorisation as for any other agricultural crop. The country is still awaiting further cannabis regulations after former president Carlos Alvarado admitted they would not be ready as intended before the end of his term in office, which expired on 8th May.
26th May 2022
US - California: Assembly Bill 1885 was passed by the Assembly and now heads to the Senate. It would allow veterinarians to recommend cannabis products for therapeutic use or as dietary supplements for animals. It would also require the Veterinary Medical Board to put forward guidelines for vets recommending cannabis by 2024.
26th May 2022
US - California: Assembly Bill 1894, which would set out new requirements for the packaging and labelling of cannabis and cannabis products, was passed by the Assembly and now moves to the Senate.
26th May 2022
US - Connecticut: House Bill 5329 has been signed into law by governor Ned Lamont. The bill makes several amendments to the state’s cannabis statute, including imposing advertising restrictions and imposing penalties for “gifting” cannabis in certain transactions.
26th May 2022
US - Rhode Island: Rhode Island yesterday (25th May) became the 19th US state to legalise recreational cannabis when governor Dan McKee signed companion bills HB 7593 and SB 2430 into law, press reports. Recreational sales are set to begin on 1st December. Adults (21+) will be able to purchase and possess up to 1 oz of cannabis. They will also be allowed to grow up to six plants (three mature) for personal use. Recreational sales will be subject to the 7% state sales tax, a 10% excise tax, and a 3% local tax. To expedite the start date for sales, medical cannabis dispensaries will be able to start sales in December by applying for and receiving a hybrid retailer licence costing $125,000.
26th May 2022
US - Vermont: Senate Bill 188 has been passed by the legislature and sent to the governor for final approval. It would allow the Vermont Cannabis Control Board to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids, specifically including CBD, delta-8 and delta-10 THC, that are sold in medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries, among other things.
25th May 2022
Canada: Aqualitas has recalled one lot of dried cannabis pre-rolls sold in Prince Edward Island as Green Harvest Organics Islander CBD and in Nova Scotia as Reef Organic CBD Chill Pack (Charlotte’s Angel). The product was incorrectly labelled with THC, and combined total THC and CBD, levels understated, and the level of CBD overstated.
25th May 2022
US - Rhode Island: The legislature has passed companion bills – House Bill 7593 and Senate Bill 2430 – to legalise recreational cannabis, which now head to the governor, who is expected to approve. They would allow the adult (21+) purchase and possession of up to 1 oz of cannabis and allow home growing of up to six plants (three mature) for personal use. Recreational sales would be able to begin on 1st December 2022 and would be subject to the state 7% sales tax, a 10% excise tax, and a 3% local tax.