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Germany's incoming governing parties announced on Wednesday that they have a formal agreement to legalize marijuana and promote broader drug policy harm reduction measures when they take power. News of a tentative agreement on cannabis first broke last week, but the coalition pact has now been made official. "We are introducing the controlled supply of cannabis to adults for consumption in licensed stores," the parties said in a new 118-page agreement, according to a translation. "This controls the quality [of marijuana], prevents the transfer of contaminated substances and guarantees the protection of minors." Und ja: We will legalize it! -- Fraktion der Freien Demokraten (@fdpbt) November 24, 2021 As it stands, personal possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Germany, and there is a medical cannabis program in place. But this proposal seeks to establish a regulated market for adult-use marijuana. The joint government will review the social impact of legalization four years after implementation. Beyond cannabis legalization, the so-called traffic light coalition will also advance other drug policy reforms such as establishing drug-checking services where people can have illicit drugs tested for contaminants and other harmful substances without fear of facing criminal sanctions. The governing coalition--comprised of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the Greens--also said that the legislation will restrict advertising for marijuana, alcohol and tobacco products. Heute ist es soweit: Nach rund dreiwochigen Verhandlungen haben wir uns mit @spdde und @fdp auf einen #Koalitionsvertrag verstandigt, der die Grundlage fur eine gemeinsame Regierung bilden wird. Seid bei der Vorstellung dabei - um 15:00 Uhr live auf https://t.co/QFods0nY3d pic.twitter.com/Oy3Qv45piV -- BUNDNIS 90/DIE GRUNEN (@Die_Gruenen) November 24, 2021 "When it comes to alcohol and nicotine prevention, we rely on increased education with a special focus on children, adolescents and pregnant women," the agreement states. "We are tightening the regulations for marketing and sponsoring for alcohol, nicotine and cannabis. We constantly measure regulations against new scientific findings and use them to align health protection measures." While the lawmakers emphasized that the objective of marijuana legalization is not to boost tax revenue for the country, FDP said in its election manifesto that taxing cannabis like cigarettes could generate EUR1 billion annually. This reform has been a long time coming in Germany. It was 2017 when members of the Christian Democratic Union and its ally the Christian Social Union entered into talks with Free Democrats and Greens about advancing legalization. Police unions in Germany have come out against plans to legalize marijuana. In neighboring Luxembourg, the ministers of justice and homeland security last month unveiled a legalization proposal, which will still require a vote in the Parliament but is expected to pass. For now, the country is focusing on legalization within a home setting. Parliament is expected to vote on the proposal in early 2022, and the ruling parties are friendly to the reform. If either Germany or Luxembourg moves ahead and enacts the reform, they would be the first in Europe to do so. Canada and Uruguay have already legalized recreational cannabis. Meanwhile, Italian voters may get a chance this spring to vote on a referendum to legalize personal possession and home cultivation of cannabis as well as psilocybin mushrooms. In North America, meanwhile, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee approved a bill in September to legalize marijuana and promote social equity. Senate leadership is also finalizing a comprehensive reform proposal. Several Republican members of Congress introduced a bill last week to federally legalize and tax marijuana. In Mexico, the legislature expected to vote on a bill to regulate cannabis within weeks, a top senator recently said. That comes after the Supreme Court invalidated prohibition on constitutional grounds. Former GOP Texas Governor Promotes Psychedelics Research For Veterans At Event With Leading Experts Marijuana Moment is made possible with support from readers. If you rely on our cannabis advocacy journalism to stay informed, please consider a monthly Patreon pledge. 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The company, Cpharm, agreed to make an investment worth more than $400 million to set up a production factory in the country, according to the Ministry of Interior Affairs. The project "will be officially launched soon and hundreds of people will get job opportunities," the ministry said in a tweet. Medicines and creams would be manufactured by the hashish-processing factory. The project will be officially launched soon and hundreds of people will get job opportunities on the project.2/2 -- Ministry of Interior Affairs- Afghanistan (@moiafghanistan) November 24, 2021 "Yesterday, officials from the Ministry of Interior's Counter-Narcotics Department met with a representative of the company (Cpharm)," Qari Saeed Khosty, a spokesperson for the Taliban, which seized power from the Afghan government this summer following the U.S. military withdrawal, said in a Twitter thread, according to a translation. "The company wants to build a cannabis processing plant in Afghanistan, which will create all cannabis products." drfGnstn b gwnh qnwny tnh b yn khmpny qrr dd khwhd shd. khmpny (Cpharm) b yjd yn khrkhnh, z chrs twlyd shdh dr fGnstn, dr skht dwyh jt w ykh nw` khrym stfdh khwhd khrd. nmyndh khmpny (Cpharm) dr yn dydrgft: khnwn dr 20 jryb zmyn dr fGnstn (3/2) -- Qari Saeed Khosty (@SaeedKhosty) November 24, 2021 "In Afghanistan, only this company will be legally contracted," he said. "By establishing this factory, Cpharm Company will use cannabis produced in Afghanistan to make spices and a kind of cream." The Taliban spokesperson added that the contract will "create jobs for many citizens." d Cpharm srh d qrrdd twl mrHl bshpR shwy w ph lnDw wr'hw kh bh d prwjh rsm pyl shy ch wrsrh bh KN shmyr hywdwlw th khr pyd shy. (3/3) -- Qari Saeed Khosty (@SaeedKhosty) November 24, 2021 This deal might seem unusual given the regime's harsh treatment toward people who use illicit drugs. Shortly after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the Associated Press reported on clandestine raids where drug consumers were threatened with violence if they did not agree to enter into treatment. The Taliban also banned the production of opium prior to the U.S. military invasion in 2001. But when it comes to marijuana, Al Arabiya reported that the plant served as a major source of revenue for Taliban insurgents during the U.S. occupation. Now it seems they see economic opportunities again--but through a more professional, regulated market. Marijuana Moment reached out to Cpharm for comment, but a representative did not respond by the time of publication. South Dakota Supreme Court Invalidates 2020 Marijuana Legalization Initiative As Activists Pursue 2022 Ballot Photo courtesy of Brian Shamblen. Marijuana Moment is made possible with support from readers. If you rely on our cannabis advocacy journalism to stay informed, please consider a monthly Patreon pledge. [become_a_p][become_a_p] Continue Reading Politics South Dakota Supreme Court Invalidates 2020 Marijuana Legalization Initiative As Activists Pursue 2022 Ballot [3b71d][3b71d] Published 6 hours ago on November 24, 2021 By Kyle Jaeger [marijuana-legislation-bill-leaf-gavel] The South Dakota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a voter-approved marijuana legalization initiative is invalid on procedural grounds, a major setback for activists who have been awaiting the court's decision for months. That said, advocates are now pursuing a two-track plan to enact the reform next year. In a 4-1 vote, the justices upheld a circuit court ruling that found the 2020 ballot measure violated the state's single subject rule for constitutional amendments, meaning it covered too much ground and was not narrowly focused enough to meet the electoral standard. The lawsuit was officially brought by two law enforcement officers but was funded with taxpayer money supplied by the administration of Gov. Kristi Noem (R). Today's decision does not affect my Administration's implementation of the medical cannabis program voters approved in 2020. That program was launched earlier this month, and the first cards have already gone out to eligible individuals. Learn more at https://t.co/Nm0GxQ4qL4 -- Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) November 24, 2021 The justices "determined that the provisions of Amendment A embraced three separate and distinct subjects," a press release from the court states, referring to the fact that the proposal dealt with adult-use marijuana, medical cannabis and hemp. "In reaching its decision, the majority opinion explained that the provisions involving recreational marijuana, hemp, and medical marijuana each have separate objects and purposes, which were not dependent upon or connected with each other," it said. "The drafters' failure to comply with the single subject requirement in the South Dakota Constitution Article XXIII, SS 1 meant that voters were unable to separately vote on each distinct subject embraced in Amendment A." In its opinion, the majority of the court said it "long ago emphasized the significance of the constitutional requirement ensuring voters are afforded an opportunity to vote separately on each separate subject contained in a proposed amendment." "Importantly, any statement of the object or purpose of Amendment A divorced from a review of the provisions contained therein and their connectedness to one another runs the risk of defining the object or purpose based on various policy objectives sought to be attained by the drafters of this Amendment," it said. "It also runs the risk of defining the object or purpose too narrowly or too broadly." The state constitution "is not violated simply because a proposed amendment includes multiple provisions," the opinion continues. "Rather, a violation occurs when the proposed amendment contains more than one subject, with different objects or purposes, that are not dependent upon or connected with each other." Advocates with South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML) strongly pushed back against the court's ruling. "We believe that this ruling from the South Dakota Supreme Court is extremely flawed, Matthew Schweich, campaign director for SDBML, said. "The court has rejected common sense and instead used a far-fetched legal theory to overturn a law passed by over 225,000 South Dakota voters based on no logical or evidentiary support." "The ruling states that Amendment A comprised three subjects--recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, and hemp legalization--and that South Dakotans could not tell what they were voting on when voting for Amendment A," he said. "It's a legal stretch and one that relies on the disrespectful assumption that South Dakota voters were intellectually incapable of understanding the initiative." "The fact that the South Dakota Supreme Court took nearly seven months to issue a ruling on an election-related lawsuit is extremely problematic. This indefensible delay undermined the public's faith in South Dakota's elections, its system of government, and its judiciary. The court owes the people of South Dakota an explanation." Now advocates will turn their attention to a two-track approach for enacting legalization. In the legislature, a cannabis reform bill has been formally recommended by a leadership panel for the upcoming session. SDBML will also continue collecting signatures for a 2022 ballot initiative --though they hope to work with lawmakers to advance reform legislatively ahead of next year's election. A Marijuana Interim Study Committee recently made the formal recommendation for the legislature to take up legalization following a series of hearings. The recommendation was agreed to this month by the legislature's Executive Board, which is led by the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore. Sen. Bryan Breitling (R) said the legislature will see two adult-use marijuana legalization bills and 23 proposals related to the state's medical cannabis program during next year's session. Voters also approved a separate statutory medical cannabis ballot measure last year, and that wasn't challenged in the courts and took effect in July. "Amendment A does not impact or affect the [Medical Cannabis] program, which is on schedule and meeting all statutory timelines approved by the voters." - @sddohkmr Full News Release: https://t.co/bxlb7IMDoV pic.twitter.com/ cd6T4T5zWc -- Department of Health (@SDDOH) November 24, 2021 But the Supreme Court ruling on the adult-use initiative is still a disappointment for advocates who had planned to end their ongoing 2022 campaign if Amendment A had been upheld. While voters strongly approved the reform at the ballot, it was later challenged with the lawsuit funded by the Noem administration. Now eyes will be focused on the legislature. As drafted, the current version of the bill approved in committee and by the executive board would allow adults 21 and older to purchase and possess up to an ounce of cannabis. The state Department of Revenue would be responsible for regulating the market and issuing marijuana business licenses Unlike the legalization initiatives that South Dakota voters approved last year, the draft bill would not provide a home grow option for adult consumers. Marijuana cultivation for commercial sales could only be grown indoors, too. We respect the court's decision that the referendum violated the state's constitution. The state of South Dakota will continue to implement the medical cannabis program. -- Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) November 24, 2021 Advocates say that it's important to continue to pursue their ballot initiative for next year due to the ongoing uncertainties. SDBML had initially put forward four proposed legalization initiatives in the event of a negative ruling by the court, but they ultimately decided to pursue just one. The campaign expanded on why it feels the Supreme Court erred in its ruling on Wednesday: 1. As the dissent points out, there was no evidence of voter confusion. It's unacceptable that the court would violate the ballot initiative process based on no actual evidence. 2. It is clear voters understood that Amendment A was not solely a medical marijuana initiative given that only 54% of voters approved Amendment A while 70% of voters approved Measure 26 (an initiated measure that only addressed medical marijuana). If voters believed Amendment A was a medical marijuana-only initiative, there would not have been a 16-point gap in the election results. 3. The assertion that South Dakota voters believed Amendment A was solely a hemp legalization initiative defies logic and reality. Furthermore, South Dakota had already enacted hemp legalization by the time voters approved Amendment A. 4. Medical marijuana and hemp were mentioned in just three sentences in Amendment A. The rest of the initiative addressed recreational marijuana. Furthermore, it's worth noting that recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, and hemp are all versions of the same plant: cannabis. "We are as energized as ever to continue our work," Schweich said. "We will not stop until cannabis is legalized in South Dakota." Germany Will Legalize Marijuana And Promote Drug Harm Reduction, Governing Party Coalition Officially Announces Photo elements courtesy of rawpixel and Philip Steffan. Marijuana Moment is made possible with support from readers. If you rely on our cannabis advocacy journalism to stay informed, please consider a monthly Patreon pledge. [become_a_p][become_a_p] Continue Reading Politics Former GOP Texas Governor Promotes Psychedelics Research For Veterans At Event With Leading Experts [3b71d][3b71d] Published 9 hours ago on November 24, 2021 By Kyle Jaeger [psychedelic-psilocybin-peyote-ayahuasca] Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) recently joined leading psychedelics researchers and advocates for an event focused on promoting research into the therapeutic potential of substances like psilocybin and MDMA for military veterans. Perry--who took some by surprise after advocating for a Texas bill to require studies into the medical use of psychedelics for veterans earlier this year--spoke at the Strength In Numbers gala that was hosted earlier this month by Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS). View this post on Instagram A post shared by VETS (@veteransolutions) "If you would have told me five years ago that Rick Perry, knuckle-dragging, right wing Republican governor of Texas, was going to be in the same sentence with the word 'psychedelics,' I would have bet you the farm, baby," the former governor said. But it was experiences like one where he met a young military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder who struggled to find adequate health care through VA that has moved him to look beyond the government for assistance. After seeing what it took to get that individual the health care he needed, it "became abundantly clear to me that our government did a piss-poor job of taking care of veterans--that they didn't understand how to help these young people," he said. Perry was joined at the recent event by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelics Studies (MAPS) founder Rick Doblin, as well as author and philanthropist Tim Ferriss. It was an honor to be on stage in Coronado with Governor Rick Perry (@GovernorPerry) and Rick Doblin (@RickDoblin) to discuss psychedelic therapies and goals for the next several years. Learn more about VETS at https://t.co/VT66KgrcNM. (2/3) -- Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) November 15, 2021 Perry, who also served as energy secretary during the Trump administration, talked about what it's going to take to get the government to seriously consider the potential therapeutic use of psychedelics for vulnerable communities, arguing that the fight should be taken directly to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). "If we're going to win this battle--if we're going to get the federal government to basically say it's okay to have these compounds available for the treatment of post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, the anxiety, the depression, those things that that we know occur out there--we're going to have to have pressure on the VA," he said. We're honored to have former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry as a speaker at our Strength in Numbers Gala to End Veteran Suicide. Join us on Veteran's Day, November 11, at the world-famous Hotel Del Coronado in California. https://t.co/ qJQt7JkLmR. pic.twitter.com/Pmrf9YhFlW -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) (@vetsforvets) November 2, 2021 "You're going to have to have a United States congressman sitting in a committee grilling the VA chair, the VA head, the secretary of the VA, the bureaucrats that work there with the secretary of defense, understanding [that] we've got to have this done," Perry said. Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is an example of a congressman who did just that at a meeting before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee in September, when he asked for a status update on research into the use of psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD among veterans. An official with VA said the department is "very closely" following such research and "we do have researchers that are connected to the VA that are working on some of these projects with their affiliates." At this month's psychedelic panel, Perry also stressed that "being politically active is really important. And I know that may be really unsavory to some of you to have to go get into that mud pit--and it can be, but it's worth it for these people's lives." "We've got to stay really focused on this and win this battle, if you will. And this battle being to allow for veterans to be served in their effort to find their way through these mental illnesses that they're facing, and that these compounds are the answer to that. I am very much against the legalization of drugs because I don't want to get a parallel battle going on that we don't need to be fighting at this particular point in time." ... "I think it's really important for us to win this battle that we're in right now. We can't win the war if we don't win this battle first. So I think it's really important for us to make sure that our efforts stay as laser focused as we can." Perry went on to say that he understands that there's "a little bit of uneasiness maybe about the capitalization of this industry, if you will--and I hope I don't offend anybody by calling it an industry--but the point is, I don't think you can grow this into the the expansive treatment infrastructure that you need without capitalism being involved in there somewhere." Our #StrengthInNumbers Gala to End Veteran Suicide was a success! Head over to the Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Facebook page to view photo albums with images from the event: https://t.co/vsfKZvd59J @RickDoblin @tferriss @GovernorPerry pic.twitter.com/irKggdBP4j -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) (@vetsforvets) November 18, 2021 "I think it's important that there are companies that invest in this, that there are therapists that get trained, and that's going to take time and money," he said. "But to have the infrastructure in place, may be one of the most important things that we do, to...win the war, if you will, of destigmatizing and taking the taboo away." Doblin's organization, MAPS, has been at the forefront of psychedelics research, including by leading Food and Drug Administration-approved clinical trials into MDMA in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Ferriss, meanwhile, has been helping to fund various psychedelics research initiatives throughout the country. For example, he's providing funding through his Saisei Foundation to support a first-of-its-kind psychedelics policy center at Harvard Law School. VA Secretary 'Looking At' Medical Marijuana Policy Change Following 'Profound' Discussion With Veteran Photo elements courtesy of carlosemmaskype and Apollo. Marijuana Moment is made possible with support from readers. If you rely on our cannabis advocacy journalism to stay informed, please consider a monthly Patreon pledge. 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