AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Rescheduling Shock: The U.S. moved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, and Montana’s Jamie Pearson is already mapping what it could mean for local rules, compliance, and access. Retail & Safety Crackdowns: Washington saw a 13-year-old charged after deputies say he pulled a gun and cannabis was found during the arrest; in Canada, police in Melbourne arrested two teens after an alleged arson attempt on a CBD bar. Regulation Watch: Illinois is debating how to regulate surging kratom use as safety concerns and patchy state bans collide. Legal/Business Moves: California courts ordered Magnolia Extracts to pay a distributor $1.35M over a delivery dispute. Medical Market Milestone: Alabama’s first medical dispensary, Callie’s Apothecary, says it’s “days away” from opening with tightly controlled, card-only sales. Industry Noise: Raleigh’s Sherlocks Glass & Dispensary picked up two “best” awards for THCa flower and overall dispensary performance.
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