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Empire State of Mind
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has suggested a
comprehensive regulatory approach to legalization of
cannabis for adult use. His proposed ‘Offi ce for Cannabis
Management’ would oversee cannabis management,
hemp programs and adult usage. The introduction of
the industry is expected to bring in $20m in revenue
within the fi rst year. The proposal seeks to set rules in
relation to taxation, marketing to children and banning
alcohol in dispensaries. Governor Cuomo said: “Legalize
adult use cannabis. I believe it is best done in the
budget. I said that last year. I believe the budget is the
opportunity, frankly, to make some tough decisions and
work through tough issues.” Time will tell if the 2020 bill
will be successful.
Oregon: No more CBD
Cocktails
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates
both alcohol and recreational cannabis use, has ruled that
businesses can no longer serve alcohol-based drinks infused
with CBD or THC in the state, citing concerns about liver
damage. Spokesperson for the agency, Mark Pettinger, said:
“We’ve wanted to address the issue of CBD getting into
alcohol and because there are a lot of unknowns about the
effect of taking CBD, there’s very little scientifi c evidence.
People are using them for wellness, but how they interact
with other substances, not a lot is known.”
The ban does not affect CBD infused soft drinks or edibles.
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The European Commission
database of cosmetics ingredients
(CosIng) has recently been
updated to include Cannabis
sativa leaf extract. This represents
an important milestone for CBD in
Europe. However, CBD extracted
from fl ower or
any other cannabinoid-
containing extracts are
still listed as
“problematic”
by the EU.