AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoUS Supreme Court & Cannabis-Gun Rules: In a 9-0 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down a federal gun ban that automatically disarmed marijuana users, limiting how far the government can go under the “drug user” standard. Connecticut Adult-Use Expansion: Connecticut and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe signed the state’s first tribal cannabis compact, setting terms for enforcement, taxes, and future adult-use business on tribal lands. Virginia Retail Market Deal: Virginia lawmakers announced a compromise to create a regulated adult-use retail cannabis market, with up to 350 licenses, a higher possession limit, and a licensing start date in 2027. Policy Scrutiny in Connecticut: A state rep tied to a cannabis company faced renewed ethics questions after allegations of insufficient disclosure, spotlighting conflicts in cannabis governance. Industry Pressure in Canada: The Cannabis Council of Canada said it’s suspending operations, blaming the strain from the active illicit market and complex regulation. Enforcement Abroad: Hong Kong Customs seized about 12kg of suspected cannabis buds at the airport and arrested a passenger. Social Consumption Push (US): Massachusetts regulators outlined a path for cannabis lounges, but local approvals and timing delays are already stressing small operators.
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