AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Cannabis Permits: Minnesota’s Pope County approved its first cannabis cultivation/processing microbusiness under a conditional use permit, showing how state legalization still hinges on local sign-off. Local Governance: Mabel City Council approved a rezoning request tied to a planned cannabis manufacturing district after spotting an ordinance oversight. Regulatory Watch: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway escalated action against “illegal” unregulated industries, including hemp-derived intoxicating products and kratom, with major producers agreeing to stop sales in-state. International Market Move: Curaleaf says it secured registration for standardized cannabis preparations in Spain, reinforcing pharma-grade CBD/cannabis expansion abroad. Gambling Adjacent Policy: Alberta launched a fully regulated online iGaming market with private operators, a reminder that cannabis regulators often overlap with broader hemp/cannabis licensing ecosystems. Public Safety & Enforcement: Kano police arrested 123 drivers in a “clean plates” crackdown and recovered suspected cannabis during the operation. Budget Politics: Pennsylvania’s $50.8B budget boosts education and requires data-center reporting, but leaves marijuana legalization off the table.
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