Cannabis Last Week

Highlight stories:• DEA redefining synthetically derived cannabinoids• Minnesota becomes the 23rd state to legalize adult useGolden Nugget Stories:•Big Canna Companies Taking Hits from Unions• Connecticut joins other states in 280E reform• States cracking down on cannabis businesses not paying taxes•Kentucky investing $42 million in ibogaine research

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Robert Beasley, CEO at Cansortium/Fluent. Their conversation touches upon topics like market predictions and Fluent’s positioning in Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania, as well as shifting federal approaches to hemp-derived cannabinoids and potential future adult-use reform.

Highlight Stories: New York's proposed regs, Minnesota's impending legalization, and Maryland's legalizes to get a slice of adult-use pot pie!Golden Nugget Stories: DEA's upcoming rules re hemp-derived cannabinoid, truckers' potluck with news testing standards from Department of Transportation, and a sobering economic report on industry profitabilityHybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Trent Woloveck, Chief Strategy Officer at Jushi. Their conversation touches upon topics like the impact of hemp derived cannabinoids on the state-licensed industry, and consumer purchasing habits via retail and app.About Trent Woloveck:Trent brings singular strategic planning and strong business acquisition and cannabis development experience to his role as Chief Strategy Director at Jushi. Trent formerly served as President of TGS National Holdings (an affiliate of The Green Solution), as well as COO at American Cannabis Company, where he worked with his clients to win state cannabis licenses. Trent earned his BS in finance from Miami University.www.jushico.com

Highlight Stories:NY Adult Use Launch….reHash – Conditional Retail Licenses Awarded, Followed By Lawsuit Minnesota is Close to LegalizationDelaware- From 1st State to 22nd Adult Use Stoned StateGermany- 99 Puftballons Deflate with Disappointing Legalization Plan after EU InputGolden Nugget StoriesFlorida’s Fight Over Delta-8 Limits May Preview Farm Bill 2023 FightHemp Groups Highlight What They Want re Psychoactive Cannabinoids in 2023 Farm BillHop-Latent Viroid is Harming Horticulture at a Horrific RatePatents Filed for Mental Health Drugs Derived from Psychedelics...Without the HallucinationsCuraLeaf Gets NJ Renewal Application Denied..until NJ Reverses ItIn Anti-Potpaganda, Trump Links Cannabis and Mass Shootings Missouri Popo Have Positive Pilot Program of Pioneering Pot Eye Tracking Impairment TestHybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Highlight Stories:• A Potpourri of Dope Developments in NY• Maryland Lawmakers Getting Closer to Finalizing Framework for Adult-Use• Kentucky Fried Cannabis (KFC…get it?)Golden Nugget Stories• Growing Concern About Chinese Impact on Illicit Cannabis Market• NBA Gets Down with Dope• California Bill Tries to Tackle Lab Shopping and Potency ProblemsHybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Ramon Reyes, CCO & Co-Founder, and David Hernandez, Chief Development Officer, at Happy Munkey. Their conversation touches upon Happy Munkey's famous lounge parties, on-site consumption strategy, and the current state of NY regulations.Visit GlobalCannabisTimes.com for more.https://www.happymunkey.com/About Ramon Reyes:Ramon Reyes is the CCO and Co-Founder of The Happy Munkey, an internationally known New York City lifestyle company that is synonymous with Cannabis Culture. Ramon is a born and raised native New Yorker of Dominican descent. The youngest of four boys, Ramon grew up in Washington Heights during the heights of the war on drugs. Cannabis became his lifestyle once he experienced his first night, taking him on journeys across the country and around the world. These experiences led him to found The Happy Munkey with his High School friend Vlad Bautista. In their 20+ years together in the legacy business, they’ve created a brand that is not only accessible to people from all walks of life but also stays true to its roots. To Ramon and Vlad, the Cannabis “hustle” and entrepreneurship is not new, it’s use evolving into the legal market and mainstream stage. Ramon oversees all the “behind the scenes” work that helps make The Happy Munkey’s magic happen; he’s responsible for the company’s expanding licensing and merchandising operations, its podcasts, social media and overall look and feel of the brand.About David Hernandez:Born and Raised in NYC, David is the Chief Development Officer of Happy Munkey LLC. He has been instrumental in their legacy to legal transition into the cannabis industry, as well as establishing Happy Munkey as the East Coast's premier cannabis lifestyle brand. In addition to his work with Happy Munkey, David is a passionate cannabis advocate, licensed caregiver, event organizer, photographer, art curator, and community builder, with a love of NFTs, Web3, and AI technology.

Highlight Stories:• NY to Double Conditional Dispensary Licenses, and Makes Progress Towards Pot Tax Reform• Oklahoma Says MarijuaNOPE to MarijuanaGolden Nugget Stories: • Multiple States Move on Hemp-Derived Psychoactive Cannabinoids • Couple Industry Trends Noticed in BDSA ReportFederal News:• Lawmakers Are Calling For Transparency in Biden Gov's De/Rescheduling EffortsState News: • North Carolina Senate Passed Medical Marijuana Bill, Now To The House• Hawaii State Senate Passed Adult-Use BillBusiness News: • The Parent Company Merges with Gold Flora, Now "New Parent"Hybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Scott Jennings, Co-Founder and CEO of Pantry Food Co and the Owner of Flower Market Delivery. Their conversation touches upon hurdles in the California market, consumer buying habits now and in the future, and delivery vs. retail models.Visit GlobalCannabisTimes.com for more.About Scott Jennings:Scott Jennings is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pantry Food CO and Owner of Flower Market Delivery. Prior to starting Pantry, Scott spent nearly a decade on Wall Street investing on behalf of institutions and private investors at both Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley. During his time on Wall Street, Scott discovered his passion for Impact Investing and fell in love with the concept of doing good for society while also achieving attractive returns. He combines his passion for Impact Investing with his passion for health and wellness and is applying it to make a positive impact in the cannabis industry.Pantry:Website: https://pantryfoodco.com/IG: Pantryfoodco.usTwitter: https://twitter.com/pantryfoodcoFlower Market:Website: https://www.flowermarket.delivery/Instagram: Flower Market Delivery

Highlight Stories: • The DEA Says NO to THC-O• Maryland's Proposed Adult Use Laws Dropped Like It's Pot• Virginia Adult Use Proposed Bills Taking Hits from Republicans (Not the Good Kind)Federal News:• Chuck Schumer Trying to Create Some Mari-Momentum State News: • New Jersey Kills Cap On Cultivation Licenses • Oklahoma Has Adult Use Legalization Ballot On March 7• California to Mete out Marimoolah to Move Municipalities to Marijuana RetailHybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Aaron Miles, Chief Investment Officer at Verano. Their conversation touches upon the newly entered state of Connecticut, the SAFE Banking Act's path, and their new edibles product, "Bits."Visit GlobalCannabisTimes.com for more.https://www.verano.com/About Aaron Miles:Aaron Miles serves as Chief Investment Officer of Verano Holdings (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX:VRNOF), a leading, vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis company. As one of the largest cannabis companies in the nation, Verano has active operations across 13 states that include 14 cultivation and production facilities and more than 120 dispensaries that operate under thecompany’s flagship Zen LeafTM and MÜVTM banners.Over the course of his more than 20 years of financial and capital markets experience, Mr. Miles has served in leadership roles across a variety of Fortune 500 companies and industries. His background and expertise spans investor relations, corporate development, treasury and communication roles in large and diversified corporations that include Abbott Laboratories, CME Group, Navigant, Tribune Publishing Company, the New York Stock Exchange, and most recently, Cresco Labs.Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Miles has distinguished himself as a cannabis industry leader in the financial and investor relations space, having notably assisted in taking both Cresco Labs and Verano Holdings public on the Canadian Securities Exchange in 2018 and 2021, respectively. In his current role as Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Miles serves as a member of Verano’s executive leadership team and is active in leading the company’s capital markets andinvestor relations activities.A native of Michigan, Mr. Miles graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and obtained his Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College. He is based in the company’s Chicago headquarters.

Highlight: • FDA  Punts and Passes CBD Regs. Back To CongressGolden Nugget Stories: • California Looking To Ship Cannabis Products Over State Lines• California Cannabis Cultivation Capacity Is Cautiously Contracting• Washington DC Proposes THC Tax to Curb High Potency ProductsState News: • N.Y. Awards Another 30 Conditional Retail Dispensary Licenses • Mo. Opened Sales To Adult Use Cannabis 3 Days Early• Ga. Regulator Undermines New Proposed Rules Hybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Peter Caldini, CEO at Acreage Holdings. Their conversation touches upon Acreage opening sales in Connecticut, emerging markets for adult use legalization, and catering to different cannabis consumers.For more visit www.GlobalCannabisTimes.comAbout Peter Caldini:Peter Caldini, the CEO of Acreage, has extensive operational experience in the consumer healthcare industry with companies like Pfizer, Bayer and Unilever.  He joined Acreage as the CEO in late 2020 and has led their successful turnaround and now the MSO is well positioned for future growth with operations in New York, New Jersey, PA, and CT.https://www.acreageholdings.com/

Golden Nugget Stories: • NYC has over 1,200 ILLEGAL Cannabis Stores• Hop-Latent Viroid Threatening the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry• THCO and 2019 Vape Crises Share Nasty Similarity• Delta-8 Has a Meager....$2B In Sales in 2 Years?!?Highlight: • State Psychedelic Statute SummaryFederal News: • House Repubs Propose Bill Approving Gun Smoke and Medical Toke!State News: • Hawaii Says Aloha To Considering Grass• Texas Holsters Up For More Med Marijuana DispensariesHybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Kristi Palmer, Co-Founder at Kiva Confections. Their conversation touches upon Kiva’s humble beginnings, quality innovative edibles, future dosage trends, and branding.For more visit www.GlobalCannabisTimes.comAbout Kristi Palmer:Kristi Palmer is the co-founder of Kiva Confections, widely recognized as the global leader in cannabis-infused edibles. In 2010, the edible market was desperately underserved- available products were untested, unlabeled, and inconsistent. To solve this problem, Kristi and Scott Palmer set up shop in the kitchen of Kristi's childhood home in the Bay Area, California. After working with expert cultivators, certified analytics labs, and a lot of trial and error, Kiva was born. Today, its award-winning chocolates, mints, gummies, and chews are the most trusted, recommended, and sought-after edibles available, with loyal customers throughout hundreds of dispensaries in CA, AZ, NV, MI, IL, OH, OK, MA, HI, and Canada. Kiva Sales & Service, the distribution company Scott and Kristi started to ensure outstanding service to retailers, has similarly expanded to provide additional cannabis brands access to its knowledge, network, and know-how.https://www.kivaconfections.com/

Puff, puff, predictions. No need to spoil. Jon lights up a new set of predictions for 2023. Check out Jon’s Tokerdamas Predictions from 2022.As Well As the Usual Highlight Story:• Colorado’s Psychedelics Ballot Measure, NOW Certified. Legally Possess and Grow!Golden Nuggets:• DC Med Marijuana Bill Permits CannaCrossOver for Gifting Shops.• Google is sloooowly rolling out product promotion for hemp and CBD productsFederal News: • FDA Promises CBD Plan within Months.State News:• Minnesota Adult Use Proposed.Science & Medical News:• A lot of Papers (we’re talking about cannabis studies), not Rolling Papers.Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.  DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Highlights:• SAFE Banking Plus Dies a Quiet Death• More NY Pot Progress!Golden Nuggets: • Ongoing Throwdown Between Voters in Texas Cities That Approved Decriminalization and Officials Fighting its Implementation!State News: • FL Dropping New Licenses Like It's Pot• Updates on Georgia, Michigan, Kansas, North Carolina and New HampshireBusiness News:• Jushi has Closed Debt Financing with $72 Million in Proceeds. Hybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness. DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Highlights:• SAFE Saga Continues• NY, NY Makes Pot ProgressGolden Nuggets:• Czechia Making Moves toward Adult UseFederal News: • FDA STILL Looking for More Info re CBDState News: • Mizzou Is In The Hizzou Post Adult Use Ballot ApprovalHybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness. DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/