AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegulation & Access: San Francisco approved a new permit letting licensed cannabis retailers serve food and nonalcoholic drinks in consumption lounges, with alcohol/tobacco banned and age checks required—another step toward “cannabis cafés.” Medical Cannabis Expansion: Utah’s agriculture department opened applications for a second independent medical cannabis pharmacy (Aug 3–Sep 2), aiming to boost access in rural and underserved areas. Hemp THC Beverages: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed HB 373 regulating hemp-derived THC drinks with age limits, potency caps, taxes, and sales only via licensed liquor stores or dispensaries. Public Health Debate: A federal survey cited by Smart Approaches to Marijuana says daily/near-daily marijuana use now tops daily cigarette smoking, while a separate CU Anschutz trial found oral semaglutide reduced heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder patients and may also reduce cannabis use. Courts & Sentencing: Barbados’ CCJ overturned a custodial cannabis trafficking sentence, ordering a non-custodial bond instead. Enforcement & Seizures: Police in Mangaluru destroyed narcotics worth ~Rs 82 crore, including ganja and MDMA, after court approval. Safety/Crime: A Guyana ferry disaster case saw the MV Barima captain and senior crew charged with murder and remanded as searches continue for missing passengers.
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