AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTHC Policy Fight (Texas): Texas lawmakers held a hearing on the “societal impacts” of THC products, with Sen. Charles Perry signaling he’ll file a statewide consumable-THC ban again after Gov. Abbott vetoed a prior effort. Public Health & Safety (UK/England): Merseyside issued a warning about “Spice,” a synthetic cannabinoid linked to overdoses and collapses, as officials urge harm-reduction awareness. Retail Updates (Minnesota): Lake Daze Dispensary opened in Hopkins, but owners cite bottlenecks from lab closures affecting testing and product flow. Market Regulation (Virginia): Virginia’s Cannabis Control Authority launched an anonymous public survey to shape recreational rules ahead of a July 2027 launch. Access & Compliance (Illinois): Illinois regulators published guidance for a new cannabis omnibus law that doubles possession limits and expands dispensary options like drive-thrus and curbside pickup. Industry Banking (U.S.): The American Bankers Association urged Congress to pass the SAFE Banking Act to protect banks serving state-regulated cannabis businesses. Medical/Community Safety (Canada): A Garden River First Nation dispensary is targeting a July 20 reopening after poisonings, pending faster Health Canada testing.
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