AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Policy: A U.S. DEA rescheduling hearing tied to Michigan and Ohio cannabis businesses has wrapped, but the decision timeline is open-ended—post-hearing briefs are due Aug. 17 and the final call could stretch into 2027. State Reform: Minnesota’s Cannabis Expungement Board is pushing expungement intake clinics in North Minneapolis to clear felony cannabis records without residents needing attorneys, with advocates highlighting major racial disparities. Local Grants: St. Mary’s County, Maryland held a public hearing to set up its Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, unlocking $1.5M+ in cannabis-related grants for community projects. Medical Research: A new late-stage dementia study reports THC/CBD reduced agitation versus placebo, with benefits sustained through 12 weeks. Compliance & Safety: Thailand’s updated travel rule warns Americans carrying cannabis—even accidentally—could face up to 10 years in prison unless they have proper permissions. Industry Spotlight: Moorhead, Minnesota’s “craft-focused” cannabis operation is positioning itself around boutique, lab-driven cultivation standards. Product/Regulatory Watch: India’s CDSCO approved a synthetic CBD oral solution for anxiety disorders, prescribed by psychiatrists alongside CBT. Enforcement: Singapore’s CNB reported an islandwide anti-drug operation with 100 arrests and $34k+ in seized drugs, including cannabis.
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