Synthetic THC on Schedule II, opposition to Canada's legalization bill, Nevada sales stats, fresh High Minded podcast, some gift ideas & more

Nov. 22: Synthetic THC on Schedule II, opposition to Canada's legalization bill, Nevada sales stats, fresh High Minded podcast, some gift ideas & more Cannabist]( [thecannabist.co]( | [@cannabist]( | [fb/cannabist]( If someone forwarded this to you and you'd like to sign up yourself, just go here: [(. To view this on the web or share a link, [click here.]( [DEA finalizing Schedule II status for synthetic THC drug Syndros]( The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration this week will grant Schedule II status to a synthetic THC drug developed by a pharmaceutical firm beset with controversy. This week, the DEA is expected to finalize the [previously suggested Schedule II]( status for Syndros, the FDA-approved liquid dronabinol drug developed by Insys Therapeutics, the Chandler, Ariz.-based pharmaceutical company that last year[donated to a campaign opposing marijuana legalization]( and last month [saw its founder arrested]( on fraud and racketeering charges. [A "misguided crusade": Canada's bill to legalize cannabis faces opposition]( The Canadian House of Commons held a spirited debate over the legalization of cannabis Tuesday as the Liberal government presented a second reading of its [Bill C-45](. Marco Mendicino, Justice and Attorney General, presented the government's report and pressed for the passage of the legislation. "Canada is more than ready for a new approach," he said. But not all Canadians are convinced the Liberal approach is the right one. [Pro-legalization group Marijuana Policy Project overhauls leadership]( The national advocacy group Marijuana Policy Project announced Tuesday that co-founder and executive director Rob Kampia will transition from executive director to a new role focused on strategic development. When Kampia co-founded MPP in 1995, medical marijuana was still illegal in all 50 states. Sponsored Content [Empire Rolling Papers]( As more legislation passes, the marijuana industry continues to grow at an astounding rate. For most cannabis accessory companies, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. [Learn more.]( Quote of the Day “I feel free. I think the whole thing never should have happened.” [—Cannabis consultant Jonathan Hunt, whose drug case in South Dakota was dismissed.]( Hunt was prosecuted after working with a Native American tribe trying to open the nation’s first marijuana resort. Numerology $27.7 million That's the [total amount in recreational sales in Nevada in September,]( reported by the Nevada Department of Taxation. #HolidayGiftGuide The Cannabist returns to an annual tradition: Gift ideas for the people in your life who partake. • [Gift guide for the powder hounds:]( Fun presents for the skier or snowboarder in your life. • [Gift guide for yogis:]( Elevate your yogi’s practice this holiday season. Puff, puff, namaste. • [Check the full array of gift guides here.]( Regional News [How will the new rules released for the Colorado marijuana industry affect consumers?]( Changes to the rules governing Colorado’s cannabis industry go into effect Jan. 1, including a groundbreaking path for in-state research projects. [Indiana Attorney General: CBD oil illegal except for epileptic patients]( The opinion from Attorney General Curtis Hill states that substances containing cannabidiol, or CBD, are illegal to possess, make and sell in Indiana under both state and federal law. He said in a statement that police officers can seize any "substance containing cannabidiol - or anything packaged as such." [There's one exception.]( [Man, nursery sue state of Florida over medical marijuana delays]( Florida nursery and a man who suffers from epilepsy filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Gov. Rick Scott's administration that contends that state officials are flouting the state's new medical marijuana law. It's the latest legal challenge against the way Florida officials and state legislators have acted since voters approved medical marijuana a year ago. More Regional Headlines + [Ohio receives 6 times more applications for medical marijuana dispensaries as they have licenses]( + [Marijuana syndicate grew pot in gated home in Colorado and sold it around the U.S.]( + [Florida officials decide waiting for medical marijuana ID card dispute would hurt patients]( #AllThingsWeed [High Minded podcast: S01E03]( Fresh High Minded podcast for the holiday drive, or listen while you prep the feast: Expert views on CBD for pets, youth marijuana use, Colorado legalization anniversary & more. [Nelly can't rap about weed in his upcoming Saudi Arabia concert]( American rapper Nelly, famous for songs such as "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma," will visit Saudi Arabia next month for a concert in Jiddah with Algerian singer Cheb Khaled. The Dec. 14 concert will probably be a big event for a country where, until recently, public music performances were heavily restricted. [San Francisco will remove cannabis advertising from public transit]( San Francisco's public transit board has voted to ban marijuana advertising on its buses, trains and shelters, reversing its current policy. There are currently 130 ads for medicinal marijuana on transit agency property. Danksgiving [The Cannabist’s SmokeSongs: Thanksgiving Tokes]( Queue up this playlist for your travels or some unique ambiance at your gathering. [Infused pumpkin pie]( Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Enjoy some tasty pie with this recipe, in both video and on-screen form. You could always make some infused whipped cream for your leftovers. [There's also pecan pie]( if that's your preference. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up at The Denver Post. 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