Cannabis Industry Headlines: Top News from Around the World
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Feb. 9, 2023: Here are the top cannabis industry headlines making marijuana industry news globally and in the Caribbean and Latin America this week in less than 60 seconds:
Cannabis Industry News
A Las Vegas–based cannabis tours company is offering Taylor Swift and NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce a free wedding in its dispensary in Vegas. The weed-themed wedding offer comes after several other businesses vowed to throw a free wedding for the couple — who aren’t exactly cash strapped — in exchange for publicity.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. bolstered its international presence Thursday with a deal to buy the 90 per cent of Australian medical cannabis company MedReleaf Australia it didn’t already own.
Amid swirling rumors about the possibility of an imminent cannabis policy announcement from the White House, a Biden administration official told Marijuana Moment this week that they’d “wave off” the speculation. Industry stakeholders and several prominent cannabis journalists have signaled in recent days that an announcement—possibly pertaining to the ongoing review into marijuana scheduling—is coming within days. But that’s not the case, the administration source said.
International Developments
After resolving internal disagreements and making adjustments regarding cannabis legalization in Germany, the coalition government seems to have reached a consensus. The bill will be voted on this month, with the aim of the legalization taking effect in April.
The Thai government says it will urgently move a bill to ban the recreational use of cannabis after the kingdom decriminalised the drug in 2022.
Domestic Developments
And a Texas liquor store chain has added a hemp-infused seltzer containing THC to its shelves throughout the state. Spec’s Wine & Spirits is now carrying Hi Seltzer’s delta-8 beverages in more than 200 of their stores in 100-plus municipalities across Texas, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Conclusion
In this article, we’ve highlighted the top cannabis industry headlines from around the world, including news on Taylor Swift’s free wedding offer, Aurora Cannabis’ international deal, and the White House’s denial of a cannabis policy announcement. We’ve also touched on international developments in Germany and Thailand, as well as domestic developments in Texas. As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the latest news and updates.
FAQs
Q: Is Taylor Swift actually getting married at a dispensary?
A: It seems that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are being offered a free wedding at a dispensary in Las Vegas, but it’s unclear if they’ll actually take the offer.
Q: What does the White House’s denial of a cannabis policy announcement mean for the industry?
A: The denial means that there is no immediate change to the cannabis policy in the United States, and the industry will continue to operate under existing regulations.
Q: What’s happening with cannabis legalization in Germany?
A: After resolving internal disagreements, the German government has reached a consensus on cannabis legalization, and the bill will be voted on this month with the aim of taking effect in April.
Q: Is delta-8 THC legal in Texas?
A: According to the Austin American-Statesman, delta-8 THC is legal in Texas, and a liquor store chain has added a hemp-infused seltzer containing THC to its shelves throughout the state.
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