IRS Rules Cannabis Workers Ineligible for Tip Tax Exemption Without Federal Legalization

The IRS stated in a Federal Register filing that cannabis workers cannot deduct tips under the "No Tax on Tips" law signed by President Donald Trump, though federal legalization could change their eligibility. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed legislation protecting veterinarians from State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners discipline for recommending medical cannabis to animals. The Pennsylvania House passed Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D) budget projecting revenue from recreational marijuana sales the state has not yet legalized. Virginia Del. Rozia Henson, Jr. (D) criticized Gov. Abigail Spanberger's (D) amendment to scale back a marijuana resentencing relief bill, warning it would let people "fall through the cracks simply because they lacked a lawyer or did not know to ask." "The amendment shifts that entire burden onto individuals navigating incarceration or active supervision; often without the information or resources to file a petition on their own." Thomas Winstanley of Edibles.com argued in an op-ed that the FDA's hemp CBD enforcement memo is "encouraging" but "falls short of a comprehensive solution," adding: "Only Congress can provide the clarity this market requires." The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission appealed a federal court ruling that blocked the state's marijuana business licensing process amid a residency requirement challenge; the commission will also meet Friday. A Pennsylvania senator is again urging the House to pass his marijuana legalization bill without routing it through committee. Colorado regulators issued a pesticide safety advisory. Ohio regulators filed marijuana tax rule changes. Missouri is expanding a verified-dispensary identification initiative. New Jersey released updated marijuana sales data. California regulators published various cannabis updates. Oregon regulators will consider a business violation settlement agreement Thursday. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discussed Fourth Amendment implications of technology that can detect heat "commensurate with marijuana growing underneath the roof." Ireland's health minister appointed an official to lead a review of the country's medical cannabis program. The Welsh Liberal Democrats adopted a resolution backing legal protections for medical cannabis patients. A study found that "phenolic-rich fractions from cannabis seeds represent promising natural ingredients for cosmetic formulations targeting oxidative stress, skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and cutaneous inflammation." A review concluded that "psilocybin-assisted-psychotherapy was found to have a primarily positive effect on spiritual well-being and quality of life." Tilray Brands, Inc. acquired Lyphe Group. Aurora Cannabis Inc. acquired Safari Flower Company. Organigram Global Inc. closed its acquisition of Sanity Group.