AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoDEA Rescheduling Push: The federal government opened the DEA’s marijuana rescheduling hearing arguing cannabis has accepted medical use, lower abuse potential, and less overdose risk than opioids and alcohol, with a decision targeted by mid-July. Military Rules Still Apply: A legal explainer notes that even if some cannabis is reclassified, U.S. service members remain barred under the UCMJ, so rescheduling won’t automatically clear them to use. Virginia Adult-Use Rollout: Virginia’s budget approved retail recreational sales starting July 1, 2027, with a 6% tax initially, up to 8% later, and up to 350 retail licenses. Industry & Retail Reality Check: Massachusetts cannabis lounges are approved but stalled by zoning and licensing delays, leaving entrepreneurs paying for renovations while waiting. Loyalty Economics: New data says dispensaries rely on loyalty members for most revenue, but most new sign-ups never activate their first reward. Enforcement & Supply Chain: Mumbai Airport Customs arrested a man over 6,823 grams of hydroponic weed worth ₹2.38 crore, while U.K. police in Fleetwood jailed a cannabis-and-cocaine supplier. Hemp Pressure in Wisconsin: Hemp supporters rallied as a federal THC limit threatens to shut down many Wisconsin hemp products businesses.
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