NH Governor Signs Bill to Study State-Controlled Marijuana Sales
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has signed a bill establishing a commission responsible for drafting legislation to legalize marijuana sales through state-run stores. The commission is expected to submit its proposal by December 1, 2023, for lawmakers to consider passing in 2024. In other news, an official from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration highlighted the complications caused by ongoing marijuana prohibition in ensuring worker safety in the cannabis industry. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning marijuana ads promoting "recreational" use, which could complicate matters if voters approve an adult-use cannabis legalization measure in 2024. Minnesota Republican lawmakers expressed disappointment with Governor Tim Walz and Democratic legislative leaders over their handling of the state's new marijuana legalization law. The Food and Drug Administration is seeking public input on whether to restrict nitrous oxide and other drugs under international drug control treaties.