AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Drug Policy Shift: DOJ rescheduled FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III, with an expedited hearing starting June 29 to consider broader marijuana rescheduling—still under strict federal controls. Minnesota Cannabis Overhaul: The Minnesota House passed an omnibus bill (HF4203) that “right-sizes” medical licensing by ending the combo medical/adult-use license, cutting the indoor canopy cap, creating a microbusiness license, and laying groundwork for a potential psilocybin program. Litigation Watch: A major 320-page class action, Murray v. Cresco, targets big multistate cannabis operators across 12 states, drawing “Big Tobacco” style marketing-risk concerns for insurers. Safety & Enforcement: A Bangkok train driver charged after a deadly crash tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana; in Liberia, NDLEA-style enforcement headlines continue with large opioid and skunk seizures. Industry Ops: New Jersey expanded labor rights for regulated cannabis workers, pushing employers to update organizing and bargaining compliance.
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