AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegulatory & Retail: Vermont’s Lake Effect Vermont is opening a new permanent cannabis market location in South Hero on June 10, with a ribbon-cutting and public celebration. Adult-Use Expansion: Elmira, New York’s Holy Smokes dispensary has opened on South Main Street, adding another state-licensed retail option for customers 21+. Courts & Compliance: Menominee, Michigan’s Puff Cannabis is asking a judge to reconsider a ruling that blocked its dispensary opening, tied to a waiver in its updated license application. Child Safety: A northwest Austin Montessori student was hospitalized after accidentally eating a THC-infused lollipop from a birthday goodie bag, renewing calls for tighter edible safety. Enforcement & Sentencing: “Operation Highwater” in New Zealand led to the sentencing of Steven Taiatini’s daughter for cannabis dealing, after police targeted meth, cannabis supply, and a planned gang shooting. Local Crime: A Wilmington, Delaware man was arrested after a months-long drug investigation turned up heroin, marijuana, and a loaded handgun, alongside multiple drug-trafficking charges. Policy Watch: Illinois cannabis businesses are pushing end-of-session changes to security and surveillance rules, arguing current requirements are too costly for a mature market.
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