AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoMinnesota Market Milestone: Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market hit $250M+ in retail sales in its first year, with about $150M adult-use and $100M medical, plus $45.6M in tax revenue and 300+ new businesses since launch. Regulatory Watch: Connecticut is set to switch from a THC-based cannabis excise tax to a flat 10.75% excise on gross receipts on Oct. 1, with state analysis projecting a meaningful revenue drop—raising questions about whether market behavior will offset the shortfall. Access & Compliance: Australia’s cannabis sector is facing tighter scrutiny as regulators issue new practitioner and pharmacy guidance, reshaping how prescribing and dispensing documentation must work. Local Enforcement: In the UK, police arrested three men after a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation was found near an unfinished housing estate in Kingswood, prompting road closures and renewed local concern. Hemp Retail Rules: Opelika, Alabama approved new zoning rules for hemp stores, while also moving forward with added restrictions for package liquor stores.
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