AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFederal Cannabis Policy: Trade groups and a biopharma firm asked the D.C. Circuit to pause DOJ’s medical pot rescheduling rule while their challenge plays out, keeping uncertainty high for operators. State & Local Enforcement: New York City sheriff’s deputies resealed a Pelham Gardens smoke shop after a second shutdown attempt, seizing hundreds of pounds of illegal cannabis plus THC/flavored vapes and untaxed tobacco. Regulatory Pressure on Growers: Carpinteria cannabis growers rushed to install odor-control tech to avoid license revocations, with officials saying only one grower still lacks required controls. Retail Market Access: Hamilton, Ohio held a public hearing on zoning that could end its long dispensary ban, while Amador County’s first dispensary bid in Sutter Creek moves forward with a community listening session. Hemp/THC Product Rules: Pennsylvania’s Senate failed to advance a bill aimed at tightening intoxicating hemp THC limits and creating a cannabis control board, leaving current gaps in place. Industry Scaling & Ops: A cannabis automation piece argues operators should scale via staged workflow and infrastructure, not one big machine. Business Moves: Glass House Brands filed a shelf prospectus and launched an at-the-market equity program to fund growth.
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