Cannabis industry news covering legalization, dispensaries, MSOs, regulation, and cannabis business finance.
San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez filed a request for a study on the economic impact of legalizing medical and adult-use cannabis, supported by four other progressive councilmembers. Democratic Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin expressed support for legalization ahead of the new Legislature meeting in January.
MediPharm Labs secured a critical positive Article 117 Notified Body Opinion from BSI Group, validating its proprietary metered-dose cannabis inhaler technology. This milestone supports the company's plan to launch unlicensed medicinal cannabis products in the UK and Europe in 2027 through licensee Blackpoint Limited.
The article examines how California's legalization of medical marijuana thirty years ago transformed the cannabis market, noting increased potency and product variety. It suggests that while legal retail expansion has created new therapeutic possibilities, it has also complicated patient access due to factors like THC inflation and federal illegality.
Former DEA Administrator Asa Hutchinson warned of public health risks from inadequately regulated intoxicating hemp products ahead of a November 5 rescheduling deadline. His commentary highlights concerns over product contamination and inconsistent age verification, aligning with recent American Medical Association calls for rigorous scientific oversight.