AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Policy Shift: South Dakota lawmakers heard that medical marijuana’s federal reclassification (Schedule I to Schedule III) could unlock tax deductions and banking access, but state officials say they still have more questions than answers. Mail Delivery Push: Georgia regulators are weighing policy changes that could allow medical marijuana to be shipped directly to patients via major carriers, building on the federal reclassification and a “common carrier” framework that limits who can sign for deliveries. Rescheduling Fight: The DEA urged a judge to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, while opponents filed objections to the rescheduling approach. Potency Compliance: Massachusetts cannabis regulators found some growers inflated THC potency labels after a secret-shopper audit, with regulators flagging multiple companies for mismatched lab results. Industry & Courts: Rhode Island’s licensing process got a fresh green light after a judge cleared the path for retail licensing to restart. Enforcement & Safety: Georgia and other states keep tightening enforcement around impaired driving, including cannabis-related DUI messaging for Labor Day. Criminal Cases: Penn State fraternity-linked cocaine trafficking defendants were arraigned/charged, and California’s Tehama County arrested eight in a major marijuana cultivation crackdown. International: India’s pilots’ union called for stronger drug-testing rules after an Air India marijuana incident.
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