AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegulatory Crackdown: California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted a surge in cannabis enforcement, saying a Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has raided illegal grows across 10 counties since April, destroying nearly 90,000 plants and seizing 63,000+ pounds of cannabis, along with cash and guns. State THC Policy: Texas lawmakers revisited hemp-derived THC rules at a Senate health committee hearing, weighing youth access and mental health impacts as the state keeps tightening packaging, testing, and age limits. Retail Market Moves: San Francisco took a first step toward Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes, with supervisors voting 7–4 to allow pot lounges to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks and host entertainment if the measure advances. Local Licensing Progress: Pocomoke City, Maryland, cleared an early zoning hurdle for a proposed cannabis dispensary after approval of the required separation distance from a nearby church. Industry Tech & Operations: Cova Software won POS/CRM/Software of the Year at the 2026 Grow Up Industry Awards, underscoring continued investment in compliance-focused retail systems.
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